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The National Guard Association of the United States is holding its general conference in Milwaukee, coinciding with Mexican Fiesta. Forward Latino and city officials reassured the public that the conference is not related to immigration enforcement.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
Hundreds of National Guard troops have been deployed to the capital, which the Trump administration says is being done in an effort to combat crime.
The Trump administration is expanding National Guard support at immigration detention sites. Florida activated troops on Tuesday.
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WISN 12 News on MSNMilwaukee hosts thousands of National Guard members for conference
Milwaukee is hosting up to 4,000 National Guard members for the NGAUS General Conference, with no ties to immigration enforcement.
Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.
Vice President JD Vance says National Guard troops are making substantial progress tackling crime in Washington, D.C., and suggests their mission may extend beyond 30 days.
President Donald Trump slammed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore from the Oval Office on Thursday. The governor responded in a social media video, as a clash continues about the use of the National Guard.