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WATCH LIVE: White House news briefing may address Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat

WATCH LIVE: White House news briefing may address Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat

Summary

President Donald Trump has threatened to use a law called the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minneapolis. This decision follows a violent incident involving a federal officer and recent tensions in the city. The White House press secretary will address this in a briefing.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to use the Insurrection Act to deploy the military in Minneapolis.
  • The Insurrection Act is a law that allows the President to use military forces inside the U.S. for law enforcement.
  • This action follows an incident where a federal officer shot a man during an arrest attempt.
  • The situation in Minneapolis is tense after another recent shooting by an immigration agent.
  • The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, will discuss this in a briefing.
  • State governors have opposed the use of the Insurrection Act for handling domestic issues.

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