'Absolutely no need' to send National Guard to DC or LA, historian says

28/08/2025 10:17 France 24

US President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from Democrats, who accuse him of pushing the limits of presidential power. The latest flashpoint is Trump's deployment of the National Guard to tackle crime in Washington DC and now he's warning Chicago and New York could be next. California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump's tactics akin to those of a dictator, when Guard troops hit his state back in June. But Trump insists it's a necessary move to restore order in America's cities. In Perspective, we spoke to Tristan Cabello, a historian and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University.

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Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight

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UN Security Council affirms Gaza famine is manmade

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28/08/2025 09:29 France 24

Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill

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28/08/2025 08:48 France 24

Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

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28/08/2025 02:28 France 24

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French, German, Polish leaders vow 'support' to Moldova in face of Russia

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The Bright Side: Smiling figurine thought to be first 'portrait' of a Viking

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