Political & Governmental Response - Illinois Governor J B Pritzker responds to reports of President Trump planning to send the National Guard to Chicago [1] - Governor Pritzker states there is "no emergency" requiring military deployments to Chicago [1] Media & News Outlets - MSNBC provides live coverage of the news conference [1] - MSNBC offers breaking news, in-depth analysis, commentary, and informed perspectives [1] - MSNBC has various shows including The Rachel Maddow Show, Inside with Jen Psaki, Morning Joe, The Beat, Deadline: White House, All In, The Last Word, and The 11th Hour [1] Digital Presence & Subscriptions - MSNBC encourages viewers to subscribe to their YouTube channel [1] - MSNBC promotes their TikTok and Instagram accounts [1] - MSNBC promotes their new app for breaking news and daily headlines [1] - MSNBC encourages viewers to subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter [1]

Let's bring in some of our reporters and analysts standing by with us. Much to discuss with NBC News White House correspondent Yamish Shelendor also with us. Dan Lamoth.He is a Pentagon reporter at the Washington Post. David Rothcop a columnist for the Daily Beast and Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Forom University. So Yamich, the White House has taken several new steps in this so-called crime crackdown.The president signing right now an executive order on cashless bail. He say ...

President Donald Trump speaking from the Oval Office, signing new executive orders on several measures, including cashless bail and flag burning. President Trump also discussed the potential of mobilizing the National Guard in Chicago and other cities and criticized the use of the auto pen by the previous administration. For more, let's bring in NBC News White House correspondent Gabe Gutierrez for the headlines.Good morning, Gabe. So, first, let's start with the big topic, cashless bail. Cashless bail, of ...

Vice President Pence, thank you so much for being here. Thank you both for having me on. I want to start with one of these top stories that we're following today, which has to do with the pressure campaign from the White House when it comes to the Federal Reserve.And now you told Bloomberg Television last month that the president ought to be able to express himself when it comes to the Fed. But I want to get your thoughts on these latest allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. What's her level of concer ...

President Trump is at the US Park Police Anacostia operations facility in Washington joining local police and National Guard troops ahead of their patrol in the city. It's all part of his so-called crime crackdown. He's there with Steven Miller as deputy chief of staff and Pam Bondi the attorney general.Let's go to Monica Alba who's also tracking this movement by the president. Monica uh give us the latest update. Yeah, Ryan.So, as you can see there, uh, there are about a hundred or more law enforcement per ...

President Trump said he plans to visit Thursday night with law enforcement and members of the national guard that he has ordered to patrol Washington, D.C. https://t.co/DDyWYRo9qM ...

President Trump’s administration is pushing back on criticism that the surge of law enforcement and National Guard troops to Washington has focused on low-crime, relatively affluent or tourist-intensive areas of the nation’s capital https://t.co/tICQWE35II ...

International Relations & Diplomacy - Russia is downplaying the prospect of a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Wimir Zalinski, suggesting thorough preparation is needed for any high-stakes bilateral talks [1][11] - The White House is considering arranging a trilateral meeting between Putin, Zalinsky, and Trump, potentially in Budapest [4] - Discussions are underway regarding security guarantees for Ukraine after the war, with the US potentially providing air support but not ground troops [5][6][13][14] - French President Emanuel Macron is pushing for Geneva as a meeting location, offering immunity for Putin due to the International Criminal Court arrest warrant [5] Military & Security - The British Ministry of Defense estimates it would take Russia four more years of fighting and cost nearly 2 million additional casualties to capture the remaining territories it illegally annexed in 2022 [6] - Russian strikes in Ukraine's northeastern region and Odessa injured at least 30 people and damaged port infrastructure [7] - Approximately 1,200 National Guard troops are being deployed to Washington DC from largely southern states [20] US Domestic Policy & Budget - A federal website tracking government spending is back online after a court order, following its removal by the Trump administration in March [24][25] - The White House and Congress are engaged in a budget fight, with potential for a government shutdown in September [26][28]

In the wake of Donald Trump's attempted takeover of Washington DC, Republican governors have made it clear they're not only happy to support it, they can also lend a hand. Three Republican le governors, Patrick Morsy of West Virginia, Henry McMaster of South Carolina, and Mike DeWine of Ohio have all announced they're going to deploy their state's National Guard troops to DC in the coming days with up to 750 troops expected. This comes amid new reporting from NBC News that some National Guard troops deploye ...

Political Analysis - The move by President Trump is seen as a political win, showcasing strength [1][2] - Democrats are perceived to be falling into a trap by defending the current situation with data, which is not politically effective [2] - Trump is building up his base in suburban and rural areas, aiming to win congressional elections [3] - The debate highlights a divide between suburban/rural areas and big cities, with Trump capitalizing on fears about crime in urban centers [2] Crime and Public Safety - The perception of crime, even if data shows a decrease, is a major concern, especially violent crime and murder rates [1][2] - Victims of crime in Washington DC are disproportionately African-American [4] - The effectiveness of federal intervention with armed personnel is questioned, as they primarily hold people until local police arrive [9] Washington D.C. Issues - Washington DC faces systemic problems including homelessness, crime, and wealth disparity [1] - DC's lack of statehood and federal rights puts it in a vulnerable position, lacking full representation [6][10][11] - Republican-controlled Congress cut approximately $1 billion in spending that could have been used to improve the quality of life in Washington DC [8] Potential Strategies - Democrats should consider working with the President on crime reduction while highlighting his past actions, such as pardoning those who committed crimes [4][5] - Democrats should address the issue of DC's lack of federal rights and push for voting rights for its residents [6]