The troops had nearly no presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago. But the decision signaled a retreat, at least for now, in one of the president’s most audacious attempts to test his power.

President Trump announces the removal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, sparking debate over federal overreach. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US President Donald Trump has said his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles ⁠and Portland but added that federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up.

The deployment of the National Guard has been a controversial calling card of the Trump administration throughout 2025 - and the president has indicated 2026 could see further such orders.

Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The National Guard will be leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., but they likely will return, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.

The ruling is a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vigorously opposed President Trump’s moves to control California’s National Guard since the summer.

President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadbloc...

One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial moves in 2025 was his deployment of the National Guard to several major cities. Here is where he could send troops next in 2026.