The Headlines Trump Considers Insurrection Act, and Flights Slow During Government Shutdown
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Oct 7, 2025 President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in U.S. cities, raising eyebrows nationwide. Meanwhile, the federal government halts diplomatic talks with Venezuela while tensions rise from recent immigration raids in Chicago. Air travel faces significant delays due to staffing shortages amid a government shutdown. In positive news, new call-screening tools from Apple and Google show promising results in fighting the relentless tide of robocalls, providing relief to frustrated users.
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Insurrection Act As Escalation
- President Trump said he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops to U.S. cities as a way to bypass court blocks on the National Guard.
- The move would expand presidential emergency powers to use the military in support of law enforcement during unrest.
Texas Troops Head To Chicago
- Texas is sending 200 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal immigration facilities amid Operation Midway Blitz arrests.
- Neighbors report fear and aggressive federal actions including public arrests, tear gas, and journalists being pushed down.
U.S. Escalation Toward Venezuela
- The White House halted diplomatic outreach to Venezuela and prepared military plans that could force Nicolás Maduro from power.
- U.S. military presence in the Caribbean and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats have already increased tensions.