On the final day of 2025, the Trump administration reversed efforts to deploy federal troops in major cities, froze all childcare payments to states pending legitimate use verification, and was allowed to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. Additionally, the Kennedy Center reportedly changed bylaws to limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees, and stock markets closed near record highs amid economic optimism.
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, ruling that the federal government exceeded its authority and that protests did not constitute a rebellion, thereby protecting state and local control over law enforcement.
San Francisco's mayor reported that President Trump called him directly to cancel plans for federal agents or troops to be deployed in the city, a decision influenced by local billionaire leaders like Jensen Huang and Marc Benioff. The article criticizes the capricious nature of such military interventions, highlighting that despite low crime rates, visible homelessness and drug issues continue to cause concern among the wealthy and tech leaders, who influence federal decisions. The story underscores the problematic reliance on billionaire lobbying for military actions and questions the true safety and priorities of the city.
The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether President Trump has the authority to deploy troops in U.S. cities over local and state objections, a decision that could set a significant precedent regarding federal military power and law enforcement in Democratic-led cities amid ongoing protests and unrest.
President Trump announced he is halting plans to deploy federal troops to San Francisco after discussions with city officials and support from local tech leaders, emphasizing collaboration to improve city safety without military intervention, amidst ongoing legal and political debates.
Donald Trump canceled plans to deploy federal troops to San Francisco amid widespread protests and opposition from local leaders, after initially signaling an intent to increase immigration enforcement in the area.
The Trump administration received a legal victory allowing the deployment of the Oregon National Guard to Portland after a federal appeals court overturned a lower court's order, though one legal hurdle remains. The decision is part of broader tensions over federal troop deployments in Democrat-led cities, with ongoing legal challenges and political disputes across multiple states.
San Francisco residents and leaders strongly oppose President Trump's suggestion to send federal troops to the city, viewing it as unnecessary and harmful, especially amid ongoing issues like homelessness and urban decay, with many fearing it would escalate tensions and undermine community safety.
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, arguing that their presence is necessary to protect federal agents amid ongoing protests, despite lower courts blocking the deployment. The administration claims that Chicago is lawless and requires military intervention, and has federalized the Illinois National Guard against the state's governor's wishes.
President Trump frequently references the Insurrection Act, a law granting emergency powers to deploy active-duty military in civilian law enforcement, which has historically been used in crises but also to suppress protests. While Trump has threatened to invoke it amid protests and unrest, legal and military experts warn of its broad powers and potential for misuse, with ongoing court cases and constitutional debates about its application. The law's invocation could significantly alter the legal and political landscape regarding military involvement in domestic issues.
A US district judge extended a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, as legal challenges continue and the case awaits trial, amid broader disputes over federal efforts to mobilize troops in Democratic-led cities.
A legal battle over the deployment of federal troops in Portland continues as a federal appeals court considers whether to block or allow their deployment, amid ongoing protests outside the ICE building, including a notable 'Emergency Naked Bike Ride' demonstration, with arrests reported during the protests.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek criticized federal officials, including Kristi Noem, for their aggressive and inaccurate approach to Portland protests and the potential deployment of federal troops, emphasizing local law enforcement's capability and condemning federal overreach and misinformation.
President Trump has called for the jailing of Chicago's mayor and Illinois' governor amid escalating tensions over federal troop deployments to Chicago and Portland, with legal battles ongoing and accusations of attempts to undermine local authorities and promote chaos. The situation involves federal court rulings, political opposition, and concerns over authoritarianism.
Protests erupted in Chicago as the Texas National Guard was expected to be deployed to support federal immigration enforcement, sparking fears and opposition from local officials and residents, amid ongoing legal and political tensions.
