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The Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities have prompted a legal showdown. Follow here for the latest.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, condemned the move late Sunday night, saying troops "must not be used as political props." Abbott said the deployment would protect federal property.

Last week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. While essential services will continue, travelers are bracing for potential major disruption. Meanwhile, the ...

On Tuesday morning, crews will resume the search for a man who went missing in the Fox Lake in north suburban Antioch on Monday.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul about President Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard forces to Chicago, over state and local objections.

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President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities ...