Up First from NPR National Guard Portland, Gaza Talks In Egypt, SCOTUS Term Begins
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Oct 6, 2025 A federal judge halts President Trump’s move to deploy the National Guard in Portland, raising legal concerns. High-stakes negotiations are underway in Egypt between Hamas and Israeli officials, with hopes of securing peace and releasing hostages. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's new term kicks off with major cases on presidential power and voting rights, highlighting the significance of emergency rulings and their long-term implications. The atmosphere in Gaza reflects cautious optimism amid these critical discussions.
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Judge Blocks Guard Deployment To Oregon
- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon to prevent circumvention of an earlier order.
- The judge's ruling stopped plans to federalize out-of-state Guard units as an apparent workaround.
Portland Not As 'War-Ravaged' As Claimed
- Local officials reported Portland was operating normally and protests were generally small and manageable.
- An Oregon reporter observed federal officers firing tear gas at protesters without clear provocation.
Governors Push Back On Chicago Troop Moves
- The administration federalized 300 Illinois Guard members and mobilized 400 Texas Guard members for potential deployment to Chicago.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker called the troop movements "Trump's invasion" after not being informed.