The revelation comes as the Oct. 4 order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth federalizing Guard troops to support the Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Midway Blitz.
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 The 300 Illinois National Guard troops under Republican President Donald Trump’s control since early October — despite Democratic
Gov. JB Pritzker’s objections — will remain federalized until mid-April, even though the Guard members have carried out no significant operational missions and have spent most of their time stationed at a northern Illinois base. Related articles: | | | |
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