Trump, National Guard and US cities
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Memorial to British LGBTQIA+ service members unveiled
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Brad Paisley & JP Saxe perform National Anthems
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Texas National Guard troops remain stationed in Elwood, Illinois, costing taxpayers millions
In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million.
Virginia and Indiana were poised on Monday to become the latest battlegrounds in a rare and widening mid-decade redistricting war instigated by President Donald Trump.
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National debt surpasses $38 trillion milestone for first time in US history as spending surges
The U.S. national debt surpassed $38 trillion for the first time this week, growing at a record pace driven by spending stemming from the aging population and elevated interest costs.
Article last updated: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 5 p.m. ET
Trump announces plans to expand federal crackdown on blue-city crime, suggests sending "more than the National Guard" to troubled areas during Japan visit.