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Unearthed 2020 call reveals Trump saying he was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio

The Independent UK

Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view

Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests

The Guardian - US

Minnesota Governor Criticized For Response To Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Mayor Frey criticizes Gov. Walz's response to unrest following George Floyd's death, highlighting delays in National Guard deployment.

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Harris VP pick Tim Walz under microscope for response to 2020 George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Walz passed a series of major criminal justice reforms and prosecuted officers who killed George Floyd, but has come under criticism for how he deployed National Guard during 2020 uprisings

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate on Tuesday, according to US media. Walz, a former US Army National Guard veteran and teacher, brings a blend of progressive policy achievements and Midwestern appeal to the Harris-Walz ticket, as they prepare to challenge…

France 24

Georgia Governor Deploys National Guard For Hurricane Debby Response

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp authorizes deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in response to Hurricane Debby, emphasizing preparedness and safety measures.

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Secret Service fail: Kim Cheatle must go

Now that Democrats and Republicans appear united about booting Kim Cheatle, let's focus on the guns

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US Service Members To Assist With Republican National Convention

1,700 National Guard members from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota providing security at the Republican National Convention.

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GOP-led states continue pitching in to Texas' Operation Lone Star to crack down on immigration

More than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send more personnel to the state

Latin Times

Texas sheriff buys pepper ball and tear gas launchers to deter migrants from crossing the border

Kinney County sheriff Brad Coe said the weapons would be used if migrants seek to rush ports of entry

Latin Times

GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year

The federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel

The Texas Tribune

Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard

Texas has sent thousands of soldiers to the border as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar initiative Operation Lone Star. No border town has felt their presence more than Eagle Pass.

The Texas Tribune

Suspected drug tunnel connecting Tijuana and the U.S. found after anonymous tip

The tunnel is connected to another one found two years ago in the same area

Latin Times

Kinney County Sheriff to Buy Pepper Ball Guns for Deterring Migrants Who ‘Try To Storm The Point of Entry’

Following the Texas National Guard’s example, the border county approved the purchase of “less lethal” weapons using state funds.

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Iowa Governor Sends Helicopters For Flood Evacuation, Heatwave Persists

Severe weather conditions in the U.S. lead to flooding, heatwave, power outages, and road closures, impacting communities nationwide.

The Texas Tribune

Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border

Migrants in Mexico said they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave bruises and disperse a chemical irritant. The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people.

Latin Times

California Gov. Newsom increases troops on the U.S.-Mexico border by 58%

The decision is aimed at fighting fentanyl smuggling, his office said.

Texas Observer

Between the Concertina Wire and the Cartel

As a border physician, I see firsthand the violence of Operation Lone Star, which has made America a key partner in a dangerous triad targeting refugees.

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Latin Times

Texas National Guard reportedly shoots pepper balls at migrants on Mexico's side of the border

"They fired and nobody was crossing," a person seeking to enter the U.S. told Border Report.

Latin Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul set to keep the national guard at New York City's subways during the summer

Hundreds of members of the force have been assisting NYPD officers conduct random checks amid a surge in violent crimes

Reason

Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Is Anti-American

Donald Trump’s promise to carry out “the largest domestic deportation operation” in U.S. history would tear apart families, harm American workers, and require militaristic enforcement.

Latin Times

Trump claims immigrants bring 'very contagious diseases' across US-Mexico Border

The former president has repeatedly used such rhetoric when discussing immigration. He has vowed to conduct "the largest deportation operation" in U.S. history

The Independent UK

Mexico's cartel violence haunts civilians in the lead-up to June elections

Cartel violence haunted the central Mexican town of Huitzilac days after a mass shooting claimed the lives of eight men

Kiplinger

Guide to Military Education Benefits and Resources

Service members and their dependents have many opportunities to get help with education before, during and after they serve.

Texas Observer

Mourning Migrants—with the Military’s Permission

In Eagle Pass, the faithful gather in a state-occupied park to recognize fallen migrants.

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