Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Wednesday, intensifying the conflict between President Donald Trump and state and local officials over the necessity of a military presence in Chicago. Hours later, Trump called for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats, to be jailed for “failing to protect” immigration officers. […]

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson is in National Harbor, Maryland, for the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber 2025 event. Straight Arrow News checks in with Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink, to discuss his vision for modernization and readiness. We also hear from outgoing Chief […]

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport operated on a partial staff of air traffic controllers Tuesday night, according to several reports. The shortage of controllers appears to be a combination of sick calls and staffing issues as the government shutdown continues. Chicago airport issues The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay at O’Hare International Airport […]

The government shutdown is now significantly affecting travelers. Delays are starting to spread nationwide as understaffed air traffic control towers struggle to keep pace. Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago amid a bitter standoff over immigration enforcement between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. And on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam […]

The Texas National Guard has arrived in Illinois despite strong opposition from state and city leaders who call the deployment illegal and dangerous. Aerial video shows troops at the U.S. Army reserve center in Elwood, about fifty miles southwest of Chicago. The troops are part of a federal immigration enforcement mission that President Donald Trump […]

With recent National Guard deployments across the country, some may be wondering what exactly the National Guard is, and why its role is now at the center of a political fight. Here’s an overview of the force, its history and details on recent deployments. What is the National Guard? The National Guard is a state-based […]

Original artwork by painter Bob Ross will soon head to auction in an effort to raise money for public television stations. The fundraising mission comes after the Trump administration cut funding. The well-known oil landscape painter is known for features like happy little trees and mountains. Now, Bonhams auction house will auction off 30 of […]

Canada’s Marineland theme park says it could be forced to euthanize 30 beluga whales after the federal government denied its request to export them to China, raising alarm among animal welfare advocates and officials, according to reports. Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson defended the decision under Canada’s 2019 “Free Willy” law, which bans the breeding or […]

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday during an arraignment hearing in federal court. The plea comes after the former director was indicted on two charges: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The hearing, which took place in Alexandria, Virginia, was the first time Comey formally responded to the […]