President Trump announced that August 26 would be set apart to honor the service members involved in the Abbey Gate attack during the failed Afghanistan withdrawal.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding from states that continue cashless bail policies, calling it a “reckless” move that would jeopardize public safety. The confrontation underscores a renewed national debate over bail reform, law enforcement, and violent crime ahead of the 2025 election season.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order protecting the American flag from desecration, directing the Attorney General to prosecute those who destroy it.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) issued a firm rebuke Sunday to President Donald Trump’s pledge to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, calling the potential move “unconstitutional” and promising legal resistance. Johnson’s statement came after Trump announced Friday that Chicago would likely be the next city targeted in his national push to combat crime, illegal immigration, and homelessness.
MSNBC host Al Sharpton accused President Donald Trump of targeting cities led by black mayors with National Guard deployment threats, calling the move racially charged. Appearing on Morning Joe Monday, Sharpton argued the president’s threats are politically motivated and racially selective.
