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Donald Trump · United StatesPresident Trump announced Tuesday that he will restore the names of Fort Robert E. Lee and six other military bases honoring Confederate generals. “For a little breaking news, we are also going to be restoring the names to Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort AP Hill and Fort Robert E Lee,” Trump said in a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina marking the US Army’s 250th anniversary.See the Story
Trump to Restore Names of Confederate Generals, Including Robert E. Lee, to Army Bases
52% Center coverage: 166 sources
Donald Trump · Los Angeles(NewsNation) — In an attempt to subdue protesters, President Donald Trump has deployed more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles. The moves have drawn backlash from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has filed a lawsuit against Trump over what he says is an "unlawful" deployment of federal troops to LA County. Trump cites federal code for sending troops to LA protests In sending troops to LA, Trump cite…See the Story
Posse Comitatus Act: Does Law Allow Trump to Send Troops to LA?
40% Center coverage: 33 sources
Trump Won't Allow 'Mob Rule in America,' White House Says
42% Right coverage: 19 sources
What We Know About Photos of National Guard Members Resting on the Floor in California
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No, Karoline Leavitt did not say 'America cannot function' if Trump has to deal with 'co-equal branches of government'
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Trump’s Tax Bill Backfire: Foreign Companies Could Avoid U.S. Investment over Steep Hikes
57% Left coverage: 7 sources
