Topic - National Guard

Later in the morning, sirens also sounded in Jerusalem, and sounds of explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv as Israel's defense systems worked to intercept incoming fire, not long after the military said it detected an Iranian missile launch.

Top Iranian security official threatens Donald Trump →

New Orleans' Democratic mayor-elect, Helena Moreno, initially opposed the National Guard deployment but has since said she welcomes the federal government's support for the city's safety during major events in the Mardi Gras carnival season, which runs into February.

Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrol →