Senate passes defense bill 77-20 after Democrats fail to limit Trump’s domestic troop deployments, with all four amendments restricting National Guard use rejected along party lines.
Tennessee deploys 145 unarmed National Guard troops for Memphis visibility patrols at $1 million per day, joining 900 federal and state agents already on ground.
Senate votes to repeal 1991 and 2003 Iraq war authorizations despite Trump’s opposition to limits on his military power, with even Republican opponents declining to fight the measure.
Federal appeals court keeps Oregon Guard federalized but blocks Portland deployment ahead of Thursday arguments on Trump’s bid to send troops against immigration protests.
Hegseth investigates nearly 300 Pentagon employees for online criticism of conservative activist Charlie Kirk after shooting death, calling dissent domestic terrorism and conduct unbecoming.
UN forced to cut 25% of peacekeepers globally as Trump canceled $800 million in appropriated funding and U.S. arrears on mandatory payments reach $2.8 billion.
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution to stop Trump’s unauthorized strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela that killed at least 21 people without trial or evidence.
Country star and fourth-generation Navy vet Zach Bryan says song snippet criticizing ICE and police was “misconstrued” after White House denounced lyrics and Homeland Security official told him to “stick to Pink Skies.”
Trump appoints retired Marine Col. Daren Margolin to lead immigration courts despite 2013 firing from Quantico security command for negligently discharging gun in his office.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Portland ICE facility as federal appeals court prepares to hear arguments on blocked National Guard deployment ordered by Trump.
