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fromFuturism
6 days ago

Simulation Found Civil War Could Be Triggered by Exactly What ICE Is Doing Right Now

Federal attempts to federalize state forces can provoke violent confrontations between state and federal troops, shown in a war game and mirrored in Minneapolis tensions.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump's battle with Democratic cities intensifies as National Guard arrives in Chicago

The Texas National Guard has been in Chicago since Tuesday, despite the staunch opposition of local Democratic authorities, led by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker. This marks a new escalation in the confrontation between Democratic-run cities and U.S. President Donald Trump, who has ordered troops deployed to the streets and even spoke of the prospect of using the Insurrection Act. Around 100 Texas soldiers are now stationed in Chicago, and a second contingent of roughly 100 troops is expected to arrive during the day.
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