Black mayors see drop in violent crime with new strategies
As President Donald Trump declared Washington, D.C., a crime-ridden wasteland in need of federal intervention and threatened similar…
West Virginia is sending hundreds of National Guard members to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members will deploy across the nation’s capital as part…
In Trump’s Washington police takeover, federal agents adopt new roles
They typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals. This week, though, federal agents are fanning out…
US, Philippines discuss missile system deployments as tensions rise
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines…
New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in rural county over violent crime
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response…
Judge to decide if Trump broke law with National Guard deployment to LA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco is weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal…
Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in DC, White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops…
Debate over military activity on US soil as Trump sends federal troops
As President Donald Trump pushes the bounds of military activity on domestic soil, a debate has emerged over…
Republicans, Democrats alike exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers from both parties are urging the Trump administration to maintain a three-way security partnership…
Trial to start on whether deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco will consider evidence and hear arguments on whether…
Trump’s Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have…
North Korea rejects Seoul’s outreach
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebuffed overtures by…