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Can the President Order the Military to Occupy Cities and States?
The answer depends on a web of legal provisions that help define the president’s constitutional roles as commander in chief and chief executive of the country.
Trade Pact Will Help Both U.S., Africa
Negotiators will need to keep a U.S.-Kenya trade pact’s broader applicability in mind for the rest of the continent.
Esper: Trump Shouldn’t Use Insurrection Act
The defense secretary’s rare disclosure of his advice to the president follows concerns that the military and its leadership have been politicized amid nationwide protests.
D.C. Guard Investigates ‘Show of Force’
A potentially dangerous flyover by at least one helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening followed President Donald Trump’s pledge for heavy-handed tactics against protesters.
Steve King Loses GOP Primary in Iowa
The nine-term congressman who has a history of making racist and controversial statements was defeated decisively in Tuesday’s primary election.
Protests Appear Calmer
Meanwhile, Trump took to Twitter to tell police to ‘get tough’ and urge the state of New York to use the National Guard, following his threat to deploy active military personnel.
Dems Reject Trump’s Threat to Use Military
Governors from around the country criticized the president for acting outside his authority in proposing to send the military into states seeing protests.
GOP to Weigh New Convention Site
North Carolina’s governor says he can’t guarantee a full-scale convention in August due to lingering concerns over the coronavirus.
