Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois

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Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois over leaders’ objections
Texas National Guard troops have arrived at an Army base in Illinois, a highly unusual deployment of one state’s Guard into another against the host state’s wishes. Photographs Tuesday showed Texas National Guard troops carrying rifles and riot shields at the Joliet Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood,

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With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit
Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois, sources say troops could begin assignments Wednesday
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she’s turning the law...

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National Guard troops are outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon in Trump's latest deployment
Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, but upcoming hearing could block deployment
Hundreds of US National Guard troops arrive in Chicago
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has accused the Trump administration of an "authoritarian march" and said the state would "use every lever at our disposal to stop this power grab".

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Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown
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Illinois braces for possible National Guard arrival while lawsuit challenging deployment simmers

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Rep. Castro on Texas troops in Illinois and what the shutdown has to do with the cost of healthcare

San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro asks Governor Abbott not to let President Trump use Texas troops as 'props' in 'a kind of invasion' of Illinois. He also urges members of the House GOP to come back to the negotiating table to end the government shutdown.

JB Pritzker says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘stay the hell’ out of Illinois’ business

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