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Today — 21 September 2025Main stream

Trump Is Expanding the National Guard’s Role. Some Former Generals Worry.

21 September 2025 at 17:00
Responding to crises at home is part of the Guard’s mission. Helping crack down on crime in U.S. cities isn’t, say some former leaders, who fear this shift could hurt the force.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Some former generals say the National Guard should not be used as a law enforcement agency.

Man Charged After Drive-by Shooting at Local ABC Station in Sacramento

21 September 2025 at 08:13
Officers responding to the site of the shooting found that at least three rounds had hit the station’s window. No injuries were reported, and a motive was unclear.

© Fred Greaves/Reuters

A car driving past a window that was boarded up after it was stuck by gunfire at ABC station KXTV in Sacramento on Friday.

Arrest in Arizona Before Charlie Kirk Memorial Heightens Security Concerns

After a man was charged with impersonating a police officer, a spokesman for the group Charlie Kirk founded said the man had been providing advance security for a guest.

© Cheney Orr/Reuters

Workers installed a banner at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., ahead of a memorial service to be held for Charlie Kirk on Sunday.

What to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: Time, How to Watch and Speakers

20 September 2025 at 17:02
The conservative activist will be honored in a public program on Sunday, with President Trump and several top administration officials expected to speak.

© Loren Elliott for The New York Times

A sign displaying a tribute to Charlie Kirk outside of Orem, Utah.
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