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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicUS National guard

Topic: US National guard

Trump administration stops processing visas for Afghan nationals

After an Afghan national was accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers in Washington, the US State Department issued a cable halting visas for Afghans worldwide.

National Guard member shot in an ambush near White House, Afghan national identified as suspect

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died of her wounds, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, was 'fighting for his life,' said US President Donald Trump as officials conduct a terrorism probe.

US judge permanently blocks Trump’s use of military against immigrants

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Friday that President Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon to tamp down unrest within the city.

Illinois, Chicago sue Trump, seek to block deployment of National Guards

The Illinois lawsuit alleges that Trump is deploying the military to Illinois based on a 'flimsy pretext' that an ICE facility in Chicago needs protection from protesters.

Protests, Trump’s imagined violence, and National Guards—what’s happening in Portland?

Portland has long been in Trump’s line of fire, who sees it as a breeding ground for ‘Leftism’ and what he understands as corresponding anti-social activities.

Trump to send National Guard to fight crime in Chicago

US President Donald Trump said he was committed to fighting crime across the country. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson swiftly condemned the deployment of military troops.

US National Guard in Washington to carry weapons as Trump expands crackdown on crime

The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid, but they will either carry their M17 pistols or M4 rifles, according to

Trump to retain control of California National Guard for now

Trump to retain control of California National Guard for now

Trump deploys National Guard in Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids

Security agents faced off with 100 protesters in southeast LA, where some demonstrators displayed Mexican flags and others covered their mouths with respiratory masks.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.