National Guard
Military reserve force assisting in emergencies
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Gov. Stein with National Guard, Remembers 9/11
Gov. Stein joins the North Carolina National Guard in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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Trust in North Carolina elections shaky a year after shift in control
Nearly one-third of North Carolinians say election administration in the state is becoming less trustworthy — despite no evidence of widespread voter fraud and efforts by the elections board to tighten election security.
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US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
(CNN) -- The US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern" at President Donald Trump's direction, as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
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Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition. West Virginia’s governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflic...
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Fact check: Trump says 50% of US presidents have invoked the Insurrection Act
"Don't forget I can use the Insurrection Act. Fifty percent of the presidents, almost, have used that. And that's unquestioned power," President Donald Trump said during an Oct. 19 Fox News interview.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all, after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland after the same judge blocked him from using Oregon's National Guard the day before.
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Trump says decision imminent about National Guard in Chicago
President Donald Trump said he could decide Monday whether to send troops to Chicago, but he's backing off his "war" comment.
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President Trump tells Chicago: 'We're coming in'
The Trump Administration says it will bring military force into Chicago despite opposition from city, county and state leaders.
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Trump places DC police under federal control
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city's police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city's mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation's capital.
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Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, accounting for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids.
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Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, US officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders Monday from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests.
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After tear gas and street fires, a Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) -- Ernest Melendrez woke up early Sunday to shovel tear gas pellets and other charred and broken detritus from his neighborhood's streets, the remnants of a battle between protesters demonstrating against immigration raids and federal and local authorities the night before.
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Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel
Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation asked Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, for a briefing on the scope of disinformation campaigns launched by foreign governments.
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Hundreds rescued in western NC by highly-specialized helicopter teams
When Hurricane Helene brought deadly flooding to western North Carolina, NCHART was among the rescue helicopter teams that responded.
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC
Former President Donald Trump has fueled a persistent and unproven narrative since Hurricane Helene struck the southeast: Democratic leaders have failed residents who faced the wrath of the hurricane that left more than 200 people dead.
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National Guard helicopter scatters much-needed items after flying low over donation area
The North Carolina National Guard has grounded a Black Hawk helicopter crew after the aircraft flew low over a donation and supply area, scattering much-needed items.
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Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts
Social media rumors mislead North Carolinians about what will happen to affected properties, who is allowed to help in crisis, and how politicians have responded.
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Sleeping on floors, seeking gas and cell service: North Carolina National Guard overcomes challenges to deliver Helene help
It's easy to take for granted the ability to fill up a gas tank, hop in the car and pull up your navigation. However, some people traveling in and out of western North Carolina this week to assist in the emergency response faced challenges without those services.
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National Guard rolls out with water for Morganton, Asheville, Weaverville
Almost 800 members of the North Carolina National Guard are delivering supplies Tuesday to areas hard hit by Hurricane Helene.
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In Morganton, National Guard gears up, rolls out on rescue and relief mission
WRAL's Heidi Kirk is embedded with the North Carolina National Guard as they travel to some of the hardest hit areas of the mountains after Hurricane Helene.
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Smoke inside National Guard helicopter prompts emergency landing at RDU
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker captured a group of first responders around a National Guard helicopter at the airport. According to the airport, smoke was reported inside the helicopter and it safely landed at the airport.
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Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq
Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance sought to negatively frame the 24-year military career of newly minted Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, Minnesota's current governor.
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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 14
A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.
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Look up: National Guard helicopters fly over Triangle for training exercises Sunday
If you see extra helicopters flying over the Triangle on Sunday, it's because the North Carolina National Guard is planning to conduct training exercises.
