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Amid the redistricting battle in Texas, the Republican-controlled Senate just officially passed the new congressional map. The vote to approve the map, which would give Republicans 5 more House seats ahead of the midterms, passed 19-2, along party lines. This is a big win! BREAKING: The Texas Senate has PASSED new congressional maps that would add 5 Republican seats and cut 5 Democrat seats. Democrats just lost big! pic.twitter.com/noZQtSGLZG — Jack Wallace (@JackWallace888) August 12, 2025 The passage of the new congressional map happened in spite of Senate Democrat efforts to undermine the vote. Prior to the vote today, nine out of 11 Democrats walked out. They said it was in “solidarity” with the runaway Texas House Democrats who fled the state in order to break quorum. Take a look: BREAKING: Nine Texas Senate Democrats have walked off the Senate floor during session to protest the pending vote on new Congressional maps. They say they’re showing solidarity with House Democrats who broke quorum. Senate Democrats holding are news conference now. @CBSNewsTexas pic.twitter.com/3gi87NukoJ — Jack Fink (@cbs11jack) August 12, 2025 BREAKING: The Texas Senate has officially PASSED the new U.S. House Maps, as Democrats STORMED OUT of the chamber The Dems are BIG mad. Now all it needs is House approval and Republicans will pick up potentially 5 U.S. House seats! @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/lyIL6ixhcO — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 12, 2025 However, their effort to prevent the Senate vote failed because two Democrat senators actually stayed and did their job. The Dallas Morning News reported: A majority of Democrats in the Texas Senate walked out of the chamber Tuesday to protest a vote on a congressional redistricting map as it advanced to the Texas House. Nine of the Senate’s 11 Democrats left just as Republican Sen. Phil King of Weatherford introduced Senate Bill 4, which included a congressional map that is a replica of the one in the House. Democratic Sens. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Chuy Hinojosa of McAllen did not participate in the walkout and stayed in the chamber. “There’s only one party here that has actually abdicated its responsibility, and that’s the Republican party,” Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, said in a news conference held by the nine Democrats outside of the Senate. The walkout did not prevent the Republican-controlled Senate from passing the map on a 19-2 vote. The map, however, is unlikely to go anywhere during the first special session because dozens of House Democrats left the state to deny the chamber a quorum. Activity in the House has been frozen since Aug. 4. Now, Texas needs the House to finalize the new congressional map. However, rogue Democrats are still sabotaging the House vote by not showing up in order to prevent Republicans from having the necessary quorum. UPDATE: The Texas Senate has PASSED the Republicans+5 2026 Congressional map, 19-2. NOW, they need the House. But the House has no quorum. Derelict Democrats haven’t returned yet. If the House can’t get a quorum by Friday – Abbott will call another special session, and… pic.twitter.com/b3XarZTvi2 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 12, 2025 UPDATE: The Texas Senate has PASSED the Republicans+5 2026 Congressional map, 19-2. NOW, they need the House. But the House has no quorum. Derelict Democrats haven’t returned yet. If the House can’t get a quorum by Friday – Abbott will call another special session, and they’ll pass it again. And again, and again, until Democrats are hauled back into the chambers. Still, Gov. Greg Abbott is unfazed. He vowed again today to get the new congressional map passes, as long as it takes. If there is no quorum by the time the special session expires this Friday, then he will call a new special session — and, he will keep doing this until the agenda passes! Gov. Abbott stated: Democrats can run to another state, but they can’t outrun the will of Texans. If there’s no quorum Friday, Special Session #2 will start immediately after Sine Die. Same agenda, with potential to add more. I’ll call special after special until the Texas first agenda is passed. pic.twitter.com/DruA8YHcrn — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 12, 2025 It seems like the more Democrats try to sabotage Republicans’ redistricting efforts, the more determined they become to pass it — at any means necessary… Talk about backfiring! Republicans in Texas are playing to win, and it’s awesome to see. The Texas Tribune has more: The Senate-approved map now heads to the House, which must approve the lines. So far, the Democrats’ absence has stalled the effort. On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said they would adjourn for the session if the lower chamber continued to lack a quorum on Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would immediately call a second special session with the same agenda, while teasing the possibility of adding more items. Texas Republicans began to push for new political boundaries after President Donald Trump’s team insisted state lawmakers, who were initially wary, take up an opportunity to gain more GOP seats in Congress. The Senate-approved map is identical to the initial draft introduced in the House. After that proposal was approved by a House committee, Democrats in the lower chamber left the state, depriving the chamber of the required number of lawmakers to pass legislation. The so-called quorum break stalled the map from passing the full House. In a statement, Patrick said the Senate “will continue passing this map each legislative session to accurately reflect our state until House Democrats return from their ‘vacation’ and get back to work for the people of Texas.” While the Senate Democrats who walked out Tuesday labeled the map “unconstitutional,” the Republican leading the chamber’s redistricting push argued otherwise. “No one has presented data, or frankly any compelling case that this map violates any applicable laws,” said Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford.

As it turns out, the Washington, D.C. Police Chief apparently doesn’t know what basic phrases like “chain of command” mean… While speaking to reporters about the federal takeover of the D.C. police, Chief Pamela Smith was asked what the “chain of command is now.” Her response? “What does that mean?” Watch for yourself: REPORTER: “Do you know what the chain of command is now?” D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith: “What does that mean?” Smith previously served as the Police Department’s “Chief Equity Officer”. pic.twitter.com/CdggV2lnP9 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 12, 2025 Now, to give Pamela the benefit of the doubt, perhaps she was confused about the framing of the question. But, if that were the case, why did she immediately step aside to let the mayor answer the question for her? Love how quickly the mayor chimes in the moment the Police Chief said she doesn’t know what the chain of command means. — MAGS (@TAftermath2020) August 12, 2025 It doesn’t take a genius to deduce that it’s more likely she had no clue what the phrase “chain of command” was referring to. And, that’s very troubling, considering that all U.S. police forces, as well as the military, uses this phrase frequently. So, you might be wondering: how is it possible for the Chief of Police in D.C. to be promoted to that role without knowing this basic phrase? Well, I have the answer for you. It should come as no surprise that Smith was a literal DEI hire. She’s literally a DEI Hire, who spent basically her entire career doing DEI efforts, she was selected for promotion to Chief, on that basis. pic.twitter.com/mvRKmAOb1C — Emergent Perspective (@_emergent_) August 12, 2025 Before becoming the first Black woman to be promoted to D.C. Chief of Police, she served as the Chief Equity Officer — the police’s DEI department. Her bio on the Metropolitan Police Department website reads: She began her career with the United States Park Police in 1998 as a patrol officer in the San Francisco Field Office and received numerous commendations for her proactive efforts with drug enforcement, sobriety checkpoints, and community engagement. As her experience grew, she was reassigned to the New York Field Office where she continued her remarkable work ethic and joined the Canine Unit as a Canine Handler in the Explosive Ordnance and Detection Unit. She transitioned to a Senior Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Law Enforcement Driver Training Program in Glynco, GA. She rose through the ranks as sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, deputy chief and was ultimately promoted to Chief of Police, becoming the first African-American female to serve as Chief in the agency’s then 230-year-old history. After a successful career in law enforcement with the US Park Police, Smith joined the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in May 2022 as the Chief Equity Officer, assigned to the Executive Office of the Chief of Police. She led the department’s efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), made an immediate impact at the MPD and ensured that DEI issues remained a priority in the department. She developed an organizational channel for department-wide accountability by providing strategic advice to the Chief of Police, executive leadership, and senior management officials within the department. In addition to her DEI focus, she supervised the Directorates for Employee Well-Being and Support Unit and Equal Employment Opportunity Office. She made a significant impact in a brief time span and in April 2023, was promoted to the Assistant Chief of Police, Homeland Security Bureau where she led the operational and administrative functions of the Special Operations Division, Joint Strategic & Tactical Analysis Command Center, and the Office of Intelligence. On July 17, 2023, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she selected Pamela A. Smith to serve as the next Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department. Smith was  officially confirmed Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department on November 7, 2023. The fact that this is the person in charge of the police in D.C. really explains a lot… No wonder our nation’s capital has become overrun by crime and violence! By the way, the answer to the reporter’s question about the chain of command in D.C. is that the MPD now answers to Pam Bondi, who President Trump appointed as interim commissioner. Following the federal takeover last night, law enforcement arrested 23 people in D.C. Karoline Leavitt provided an update today: NEW: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on DC crime crackdown that began Monday night: “Approximately 850 officers and agents were surged across the city. They made a total of 23 arrests…” pic.twitter.com/ciWv4mugUO — Fox News (@FoxNews) August 12, 2025

Spirit Airlines appears not to have any spirit left in its tank. Just months after filing for bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines’ parent company has announced that Spirit’s future is in serious doubt. Spirit Aviation Holdings’ announcement comes as Spirit’s stock has drastically slipped by 40% in the last several days. AP News had more insight into Spirit Airlines’ troubled situation: Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the budget carrier’s parent company, says it has “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern over the next year — which is accounting-speak for running out of money. In a quarterly report issued Monday, Spirit pointed to “adverse market conditions” that it’s continued to face after a recent restructuring and other efforts to revive its business. That includes weak demand for domestic leisure travel, which Spirit said persisted in the second quarter of its fiscal year — among other challenges and “uncertainties in its business operations” that the Florida company expects to continue “for at least the remainder of 2025.” Spirit’s shares tumbled nearly 40% by midday Tuesday, with the company’s stock trading at just over $2.20 as of around 1 p.m. ET. Known for its no-frills, low-cost flights on a fleet of bright yellow planes, Spirit has struggled to recover and compete since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising operation costs and mounting debt eventually led the company to seek bankruptcy protection in November. By the time of that Chapter 11 filing, the airline had lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020. When Spirit emerged from bankruptcy protection in March, the company successfully restructured some of its debt obligations and secured new financing for future operations. Spirit has continued to make other cost-cutting efforts since — including plans to furlough about 270 pilots and downgrade some 140 captains to first officers in the coming months. Spirirt Airlines has been known to have horrible customer service. Take a look: When #spiritairlines leaves you stranded in Puerto Rico with no employees in sight and holds your luggage and money hostage. We were stuck overnight with no clothes or essentials for our 3 or 1 year olds and are still without answers and searching for flights #Spirit #useless pic.twitter.com/jzKqf9Yuhn — Tito Arias (@2touchTito) August 2, 2021 Really disappointed in @SpiritAirlines for not being willing to work with customers on connecting flights and leaving people stranded overnight. Really should do better. — Chris Butler (@Chris24Butler) August 11, 2025 Not to mention all of the fights that occur on the airline’s planes and check out counters: NEW: Spirit soul plane out of Miami devolves into madness over claims of ‘disrespek’ pic.twitter.com/TDg3gAvnsd — Lucky Burglar (@lucky_burglar) June 23, 2024 A WILD brawl broke out at a #SpiritAirlines check-in counter in Baltimore… and it was all caught on video! pic.twitter.com/vrrOlfEWdF — TMZ (@TMZ) May 31, 2024 There’s a Time & Place for Everything—Work Isn’t One of Them! Is this why the airline is having so many issues? Two Spirit Airlines workers get into a heated confrontation—right on the job. Professionalism out the window. Is this part of a bigger problem? Thoughts?… pic.twitter.com/Kh2b26ld6M — Tony Lane (@TonyLaneNV) February 21, 2025 BREAKING: Wild brawl breaks out at Philly airport between Spirit Airlines and passengers pic.twitter.com/fzgVg8MUmq — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) February 6, 2023 No wonder why their stock is tanking! Watch more on how the downfall of Spirit occurred:

There’s trouble in paradise. The daughter of Joe Biden has filed for a divorce from her husband after being married for 13 years. Ashley Biden filed for divorce from her husband, Howard Krein, in a Philadelphia court on Monday. People reported the inside scoop on the divorce: Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden and former first lady Dr. Jill Biden, has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, Dr. Howard Krein, after 13 years of marriage. On Monday, Aug. 11, Ashley, 44 — who married Krein, 58, on June 2, 2012 — filed the documents in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing her representative. On the same day, Ashley posted a since-deleted photo of herself walking through a park, giving a thumbs up on her Instagram Stories, while Beyoncé’s “Freedom” played in the background, per the outlet. The former first daughter had also reposted the quote, “New life, new beginnings means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before,” on Instagram, set to the tune of Ms. Lauryn Hill’s “Freedom Time,” the newspaper noted. As previously reported by PEOPLE, Ashley and Krein tied the knot at the steepled St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church, in Greenville, Delaware, in a ceremony combining the bride’s Catholic traditions and the groom’s Jewish ones. Afterward, the newlyweds and around 200 family members and close friends headed to the Biden family’s lakeside home in nearby Wilmington for a reception and dinner served family-style in the backyard. Here’s a photo of their wedding day: Former first daughter Ashley Biden files for divorce from husband of 13 years, Dr. Howard Krein https://t.co/tGugqdCrZ5 pic.twitter.com/oFDJtdu9le — New York Post (@nypost) August 12, 2025 Laura Lommer claims the divorce was due to an affair: SCOOP: Source tells me the reason Ashley Biden is getting divorced is because her husband was allegedly having an affair with 2 blonde party girls, and one of the party girls told Ashley this week about the affair, prompting her to file for divorce. https://t.co/utKNWJYkY5 — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 12, 2025 Newsweek reported how Biden and Krein first met: The couple resided in Philadelphia and had no children. The 44-year-old married the plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist Krein in 2012 after two years of dating. The couple met through Ashley Biden’s older brother Beau, who passed away from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2015. At the time of their marriage, the then-vice president praised their union, telling People magazine: “This is the right guy. And he’s getting a helluva woman.” Ashley Biden is an activist and social worker who spent 15 years working at the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families, and served as executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice from 2014 to 2019. Krein works as a professor at Thomas Jefferson University, serves as the senior director of health policy and innovation at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson, and is the Chief Medical Officer at StartUp Health.

Vice President JD Vance exposed Kamala Harris in his latest interview. While speaking on the Katie Miller podcast, Vance revealed that former Vice President Kamala Harris denied his kids the opportunity to tour the vice president’s residence. Vance requested the tour to show his children where they would be living for the next four years. The Daily Wire reported more on Vance exposing Kamala’s move: Former Vice President Kamala Harris “rebuffed” a request from the Vance family to allow their children a tour of the vice president’s residence ahead of the inauguration, according to Vice President JD Vance. Vance revealed the apparent snub during an appearance on the inaugural episode of the Katie Miller Podcast that aired on Monday. Harris, branded as “Momala” during the presidential campaign, reportedly denied the Vance children an early chance to see the house they would live in for the next four years. “I think that, normally, it’s customary for the outgoing vice president to show the incoming vice president’s family the house,” Vance said. “We have three little kids, so I guess at the time our kids were, like, 7, 5, and, you know, 2 – I guess Mirabel turned 3 right before the inauguration.” “Usha really wanted to show [the children where they would be living], so what we actually proposed is, recognizing the weirdness of the politics, can Usha take the kids over and just show them where they’re going to be living for the next 4 years, and they were rebuffed,” Vance said. Instead, Vance and his wife introduced their children to the vice presidential residence through photos. “A friend of ours in Cincinnati had a book about the vice president’s residence, and so we would show the kids what it would look like, but that’s as close as they ever got to it” before the inauguration, Vance said. Watch Vance here: PETTY POLITICS: Then-VP Kamala Harris REFUSED to let JD Vance and his kids see their future home — breaking a decades-old tradition. pic.twitter.com/zx68whZBCc — MxM News (@mxmnews) August 11, 2025 ABC News reported more details about Vance’s children: As JD Vance has stepped into the spotlight as vice president of the United States, so too has his family, the country’s new second family. Vance and his wife Usha and their three children now call the vice president’s mansion on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., home. In April, the Vance family traveled to India for a four-day visit, during which JD Vance joined trade talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. JD and Usha Vance share three children: Ewan Vance, Vivek Vance and Mirabel Vance. The couple keep their children largely out of the public spotlight. The three siblings though attended the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol to watch their father’s swearing in as vice president. Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel also joined their parents on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, when the Vances voted together in Cincinnati. In February 2024, JD Vance, at the time a U.S. senator from Ohio, read the Dr. Seuss book, “Oh the Places You’ll Go” on the Senate floor to mark Vivek’s fourth birthday. “I’m sorry Vivek that I can’t be with you for your birthday dinner, but I want you to know that Daddy loves you very much. And I’m going to read this into the record because maybe you can watch it at home,” Vance said, in part, before reading the book aloud.

This is interesting timing. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a state disaster declaration just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit the state to meet with President Trump. Dunleavy has made the declaration as a response to an imminent threat of flooding that is supposed to hit Juneau from a glacier lake outburst. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a state disaster declaration Monday as a result of the “imminent threat of catastrophic flooding from a glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF)” in the Juneau area. It would mark the third straight year of serious glacier-related flooding in Juneau pic.twitter.com/6hg37zn2Az — Blue Media (@BlueMedia499225) August 12, 2025 CBS News reported more on Governor Mike Dunleavy’s declaration: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a state disaster declaration Monday as a result of the “imminent threat of catastrophic flooding from a glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF)” in the Juneau area. It would mark the third straight year of serious glacier-related flooding in Juneau, the state capital, in extreme southeastern Alaska. The flooding would be associated with Suicide Basin, a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier, a news release announcing the governor’s disaster declaration said. “Hydrologic monitoring by the National Weather Service (NWS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirms that the volume of water currently impounded in Suicide Basin has reached or exceeded levels observed during prior flood-of-record events,” the announcement said. “A release is expected at any time. Flooding is likely to affect the Mendenhall River and surrounding neighborhoods in the Mendenhall Valley.” The National Weather Service Juneau office said, “The Basin is full and continues to over-top. … As of 10 p.m. Monday, the release has NOT begun, but could happen at any point this week.” Governor Mike Dunleavy will be at Trump’s meeting with Putin. I welcome the upcoming meeting between President Donald J. Trump and Russia’s President Putin being held here in the great state of Alaska. Alaska is the most strategic location in the world, sitting at the crossroads of North America and Asia, with the Arctic to our north and… — Governor Mike Dunleavy (@GovDunleavy) August 8, 2025 I welcome the upcoming meeting between President Donald J. Trump and Russia’s President Putin being held here in the great state of Alaska. Alaska is the most strategic location in the world, sitting at the crossroads of North America and Asia, with the Arctic to our north and the Pacific to our south. With a mere two miles separating Russia from Alaska , no other place plays a more vital role in our national defense, energy security, and Arctic leadership. What happens in the Arctic and the Pacific impacts Alaska before the rest of the country. It’s fitting that discussions of global importance take place here. For centuries, Alaska has been a bridge between nations, and today, we remain a gateway for diplomacy, commerce, and security in one of the most critical regions on earth. The world will be watching, and Alaska stands ready to host this historic meeting. President Putin’s visit to Alaska will mark the first time a leader of Russia has visited Alaska since it was sold to the United States. When Vladimir Putin visits Akaska to meet with President Trump on Friday, August 15, it will mark the first visit to Alaska by a Russian head of state since Alaska was sold by the Russians to America for $7.2 million in 1867. pic.twitter.com/ethFTAcv60 — Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) August 8, 2025

According to reports, Texas House Democrats who fled the state in an attempt to stop a vote on the proposed new congressional district map will return to the chamber. “ABC13 has confirmed with multiple sources that House Democrats will return to Texas,” ABC13 wrote. BREAKING — REPUBLICANS WIN: Texas House Democrats will now be RETURNING to Texas for Greg Abbott’s Special Session, where the new U.S. House Maps will be PASSED Democrats cave AGAIN! We’re about to have FIVE MORE Republicans US House seats! LFG! pic.twitter.com/PFyhadEVXI — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 12, 2025 ABC13 has the details: Eyewitness News has not confirmed the date, but we do know that Democrats believe they’ve accomplished their mission by killing the first special session and by raising national awareness about the mid-decade redistricting effort. It is unclear which day they will be in Austin at the Capitol, but they stress that they will push for Hill Country flooding relief to be the priority. This comes as the House went another session without a quorum on Tuesday, with just 95 members present for the second day in a row. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said that assuming there is no quorum on Friday, the session will end, and a new one will begin. Hours later, the Senate actually passed a new map that benefits Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. It’s the same map that passed out of committee in the House and precipitated more than 50 House Democrats to break quorum. The Texas Senate passed the proposed congressional map in a 19-2 vote, with nine Democrats absent after exiting the chamber. JUST IN: Congressional Redistricting Map Approved By Texas Senate, Democrats Walk Out “This mid-decade redistricting isn’t about fair representation—it’s about politicians picking their voters instead of voters choosing their leaders,” the Senate Democratic Caucus said in a statement. “And it doesn’t stop here. If they can gerrymander now, they can and will do it before every election,” the statement continued. “Democrats can run to another state, but they can’t outrun the will of Texans. If there’s no quorum Friday, Special Session #2 will start immediately after Sine Die. Same agenda, with potential to add more. I’ll call special after special until the Texas first agenda is passed,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. Democrats can run to another state, but they can’t outrun the will of Texans. If there’s no quorum Friday, Special Session #2 will start immediately after Sine Die. Same agenda, with potential to add more. I’ll call special after special until the Texas first agenda is passed. pic.twitter.com/DruA8YHcrn — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 12, 2025 ABC News has more: ABC News has not confirmed the date that Democrats plan to return or if they will return in a group, though one source told ABC News the House Democrats loosely plan on returning this weekend. Those plans could change, one source noted, if Republicans go back on their word to begin a second special session on Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Tuesday morning that the chamber will sine die on Friday, rendering the current special session adjourned if Democrats do not return by then. Abbott would then call a second special session “immediately,” he said in a statement. He indicated the second special session would include every item from the first and potentially additional items -- though his office could not say what those additional items might be Abbott has said he is committed to calling special sessions, which can last a maximum of 30 days, as long as needed to pass the maps.

The Trump administration is considering establishing a “reaction force” comprising hundreds of National Guard members to deploy quickly into U.S. cities to quell civil unrest, multiple outlets reported. The Washington Post first reported the story, The outlet reviewed internal Pentagon documents that outlined a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force.” The plan would place 600 National Guard troops on standby at all times and ready to deploy on a moment’s notice. “The troops would reportedly be split into two groups of 300, stationed at military bases in Alabama and Arizona,” Fox News noted. Breaking news: The Trump administration is considering making a military “reaction force” for civil unrest that would have 600 troops remain on standby to deploy in as little as one hour, according to internal Pentagon documents reviewed by The Post. https://t.co/BGUm7J2sR0 — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 12, 2025 Fox News has more: The documents, reportedly prepared for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by policy chief Elbridge Colby, outline a “predecisional” idea. “The Department of Defense is a planning organization and routinely reviews how the department would respond to a variety of contingencies across the globe,” a defense official told Fox News Digital. ” We will not discuss these plans through leaked documents, pre-decisional or otherwise.” Trump has already deployed the military for domestic purposes, first in Los Angeles in June, sending 5,000 National Guard members and Marines to tamp down anti-immigration enforcement riots. On Monday, he deployed 800 D.C. National Guard troops to support law enforcement in Washington, D.C., in cracking down on violent crime. The administration has also sent thousands of troops to the southern border in a show of force to discourage illegal immigration. The administration would rely on Title 32, a status in which the National Guard operates under the command of a state governor but is funded by the federal government, according to the Post. The authority is typically used for domestic missions, such as responding to natural disasters. When deployed under Title 32, Guard members may be granted limited law enforcement powers. A section of the U.S. Code allows the commander in chief to bypass certain restrictions on using the military for domestic purposes. After deploying National Guard troops in the nation’s capital, Trump said he was looking into taking similar actions in other cities. “This Will Go Further”: President Trump Hints MULTIPLE Dem-Run Cities are NEXT After Activating National Guard! Trump mentioned New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Here's a clip: NOW - Trump says that he may take control of New York, Chicago and other cities just like DC. pic.twitter.com/7ZyxVb17bW — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 11, 2025 The Hill noted: The proposal also contains discussions about the potential societal implications in setting up such a program, as well as budget projections, which show the effort could cost hundreds of millions of dollars if military aircraft are needed to be ready at all times. The program could be created and funded at the earliest in fiscal 2027 if using the Pentagon’s annual budgetary process, with an open question as to whether it could begin sooner through other means of funding, according to the Post. Asked about the documents, a defense official appeared to acknowledge that such plans existed but declined to comment. “The Department of Defense is a planning organization and routinely reviews how the department would respond to a variety of contingencies across the globe. We will not discuss these plans through leaked documents, pre-decisional or otherwise,” the official told News Nation, The Hill’s sister network. The plan is unique as it would allow the Trump administration to move troops from one state to another, versus the typical route of National Guard commands using fast-response teams within their home states.

Emergency crews responded to a train derailment near Gordon, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon. The crash sparked grass fires near the train tracks in Palo Pinto County. According to reports, no one sustained injuries and nothing hazardous was leaking from the crash site. Footage below: WATCH: A train derailment in Gordon, Texas, has caused a huge mess and grass fires in Palo Pinto County. Read more: https://t.co/SSjFXqHTHe pic.twitter.com/20wg84r2FP — WFAA (@wfaa) August 12, 2025 CBS News provided further info: According to officials, the derailment happened at about 1:45 p.m. over a railroad bridge on Coalville Road north of State 183. Officials said 35 train cars carrying hazardous materials are involved, but none of them show signs of leaking at the scene. At this time, there are evacuations in place or injuries reported. WFAA shared photos from the crash site: TRAIN DERAILED IN NORTH TEXAS: Here's the scene from above, which shows mangled train cars piled up off the tracks, heavy smoke, and fire trucks on the side of the tracks. STORY: https://t.co/QLjo48Sblw pic.twitter.com/sKNrVE4ZJY — WFAA (@wfaa) August 12, 2025 FOX 4 noted: At first, there was concern that some of the overturned tankers were leaking. However, Palo Pinto County officials said no cars are leaking contents and no evacuations will be necessary. However, firefighters are still working to contain a grass fire that was sparked by the wreck. Residents were urged to avoid the area. No one was hurt, officials said. It’s not yet clear what caused the crash. Union Pacific said it is sending crews to the area for cleanup and an investigation. WFAA provided additional coverage: