All articles tagged with #federal task force
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
National Guard troops have started patrolling Memphis as part of a federal task force aimed at reducing violent crime, with support from the Trump administration and local officials, though some local leaders remain cautious about the deployment's effectiveness.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
National Guard troops were seen patrolling Memphis for the first time as part of a federal task force aimed at addressing high violent crime, with officials emphasizing non-enforcement roles. This deployment follows legal challenges and debates over the authority and necessity of using the National Guard in U.S. cities, with similar issues arising in Chicago and Portland.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
President Trump plans to lead a federal task force overseeing the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, marking a significant government involvement in the event's planning, despite potential political pushback from California leaders.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The White House (.gov)
President Trump has issued an executive order to restore American airspace sovereignty by establishing a task force to address threats from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), implementing new regulations, enhancing detection and tracking capabilities, and strengthening enforcement to protect public safety, critical infrastructure, and military installations from unlawful drone activities.