Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 troops
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Austin's mayor confirms National Guard on standby for protests, emphasizing peaceful protest and warning against fear politics.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged to carry on with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown despite waves of unrest across the U.S.
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Typically the authority to call up the National Guard lies with governors, but there are limited circumstances under which the president can.
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