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Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge on Thursday blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a "danger of rebellion" is brewing in Illinois during Trump's immigration crackdown. It's a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state ...

Most states with National Guard troops in DC plan to withdraw this fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half the states contributing National Guard troops to President Donald Trump's federal law enforcement initiative in Washington have set target dates for their withdrawal later this fall, state officials told The Associated Press. The dates, in late October and ...

Federal officials announce additional funding for Essential Air Service

WILLIAMSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday evening that money has been secured to continue funding the Essential Air Service program through at least early November if the federal government shutdown continues. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced ...