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The Latest Breaking News from the National Guard

Takeaways from the AP's review of Tim Walz's descriptions of his military record

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge

The Independent UK

Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

John Kolb is a retired colonel in the Minnesota National Guard who says he knew Tim Walz by reputation as an “excellent leader” in his field artillery battalion

The Independent UK

Tim Walz Keeps Lying

About IVF, his military service, and more.

Reason

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Mexico's incoming president Sheinbaum to carry on AMLO's legacy of militarizing the National Guard

The body has a history of severe human rights violations and using lethal force against unarmed civilians. Fully militarizing it could shield it from civilian prosecution

Latin Times

Harvard expert and former Medtronic CEO describes fellow Minnesotan Tim Walz as ‘very moderate’

Bill George assesses Walz's leadership ability.

Fortune

Hundreds of veterans hit back in Walz’s defense after Trump attacks his service record

More than 1,000 sign open letter defending the former National Guard soldier against ‘stolen valor’ attack from Trump campaign

The Independent UK

Vance challenges Walz to thrash out military records in debate after Harris’s VP pick slams stolen valor claim

VP rivalry over military records continues to heat up

The Independent UK

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Democrats rebut Walz "swift-boating"

"We cannot presume that unfounded attacks will implode under their own lies," Rep. Jake Auchinschloss said

Salon

Trump Praised Walz's Response To Minneapolis Unrest In 2020

Former President Trump praised Governor Walz's swift National Guard activation during Minneapolis unrest in 2020, highlighting the importance of cooperatio...

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Trump’s implosion is nearly complete

As Democrats go populist with the selection of Tim Walz, Trump’s implosion is nearly complete

Salon

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

Harris fact-checks Trump on Walz smear

Trump in 2020 told Walz he was an "excellent guy" with an "incredible" response, undercutting his campaign attacks

Salon

Trump Praised Walz's Handling Of Minneapolis Unrest In 2020

Former President Trump's praise of Governor Walz's handling of Minneapolis unrest in 2020 sparks debate on response effectiveness.

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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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From folksy Midwestern teacher to ‘cool dad’ meme machine: who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ VP running mate?

A former teacher and football coach who a majority of Americans had never heard of before is now running for vice president of the United States alongside Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Fortune

In Tim Walz, Kamala Harris gets a labor champion who can still appeal to critical heartland voters

The Minnesota governor has passed sweeping labor reform laws in his second term, earning the endorsements of UAW president Shawn Fein and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The Independent UK

Teacher, veteran and gridiron glory: Tim Walz’s All-American background propelled him to the biggest political stage

Minnesota governor spent decades as a teacher and football coach before entering politics

The Independent UK

Meet Kamala Harris’s running mate Tim Walz, the first one to call Republicans ‘weird’

The midwestern football coach gave away all the money he received from the NRA and is a favorite of the online left

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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.

Latin Times

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

The Texas Tribune

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.

International Business Times

A Tunisian Village's Fight For Running Water

In front of a small mosque in central Tunisia, women queue at one of their village's last water sources, a pipe meant for crop irrigation, but now a lifeline in the parched area.

The Independent UK

Misinformation, abortion and Democratic ‘panic’: Key takeaways from the first Biden-Trump debate

Democrats are now in a ‘deep panic’ following Biden’s weak performance

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President Trump Credits National Guard For Preventing City Destruction

The aftermath of George Floyd's murder in 2020 sparked nationwide protests and discussions on racial justice and police reform in the US.

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