Yesterday afternoon, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Pentagon, the so-called Department of War, had, let me get the language right, had uh ordered forces to focus on quote, rapid mobilization of troops against Americans. This comes the same day the president said the courts wouldn't stop him from using the army, uh the air force, uh the Marines, the National Guard, uh against Americans across the country. Um, and what in the hell is going on.And I I guess I could ask, where's the Supreme Court rig ...

Legal & Constitutional Issues - The legality of federalizing National Guard troops against a governor's wishes is being challenged in courts, similar to cases in Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, and Washington DC [2][3] - The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits the military from participating in domestic law enforcement [3] - Courts have tended to indicate that the president may be exceeding his power when deploying the National Guard against the governor's wishes [9] - The President's authority to issue proclamations is limited by potential court intervention [10] ICE Enforcement & Authority - ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has a federal law enforcement mission but is constrained by laws prohibiting excessive force and internal policies requiring probable cause for arrests [5][6] - Concerns exist regarding ICE exceeding its legal authority, potentially encouraged by current leadership [7] - Typically, ICE agents consult with prosecutors and obtain arrest warrants before making arrests [7] Federal vs State Authority - Parallel law enforcement duties exist between federal and state agencies, allowing them to work together [8] - Deploying the National Guard against a governor's wishes creates a different environment compared to typical federal-state law enforcement cooperation [9]

reporters after rolling out this new initiative in Memphis. The president suggesting that he will boost the the number of troops in that in that city as he looks to continue his crackdown on crime initiative as he says. I want to bring in Monica Alba who's posted up near the White House along with Courtney QB, our Pentagon correspondent as well.Monica, a wide-ranging series of questions there that covered everything from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, new details on the investigation into his killing, u ...

We've been talking so much about the potential for National Guard troops or federal law enforcement to enter Chicago has been the next city that President Trump has highlighted here, Of course, there on the streets of Washington, D. C. He's suggested other cities like New York might get that treatment next.All of this, of course, began in Los Angeles a couple of months ago. And at the time, even when he was threatening Los Angeles, no one really took it that seriously. This was an unthinkable move in terms ...

Immigration Enforcement Funding - Congress allocated over $175 billion to immigration enforcement agencies like DHS and ICE [1] - This funding surpasses the annual military budget of every country except the United States and China [1] - ICE's budget is larger than any other law enforcement agency in America [1] - ICE's budget is tripling from approximately $8 billion annually to over $24 billion [4] - CBP's budget is increasing from just under $20 billion to $24 billion [4] Budget Management and Oversight - The United States has spent more on immigration enforcement than on all other federal law enforcement endeavors combined since 2012 [5] - Congress has previously raised concerns about ICE's overspending and mismanagement of funds [5] - The recent bill lacked oversight requirements, raising concerns about the allocation of tax dollars [5] Detention and Private Prison Companies - Increased funding is directed towards detention, where historical overspending has occurred [7] - ICE's contracts with private prison companies create economic engines in rural, poor areas [7][8] - Mandatory minimum payment clauses in contracts require the federal government to pay regardless of occupancy rates [8] - The presence of private prisons creates political challenges when considering facility closures due to job losses [8][9] - The Trump administration's policies reversed the trend of banks and the Justice Department distancing themselves from private prison companies [10][11]