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SecDef Esper rejects use of Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops for riot control
"I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act"
Defense officials backtrack on Trump’s claim that Gen. Milley is ‘in charge’ of military response to violent protests
Army Gen. Mark Milley has not assumed command of a federalized effort to curb rioting.
‘No quarter’ — Sen. Tom Cotton calls for US troops to do ‘whatever it takes’ to restore order amid nationwide protests
Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, pushed for the use of military force against demonstrators who've taken to the streets and, in some cases, protested violently against police brutality and racism
Minnesota National Guard deletes tweet saying it won’t send tanks into cities because it caused ‘more confusion’
The Minnesota National Guard, which has been responding to unrest in the state, has deleted a tweet posted on Sunday saying that it won't send tanks into the Twin Cities because they would "damage the roads"
US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots
Minnesota's governor has not requested help from active-duty troops so far.
Trump says military could respond quickly to Minneapolis unrest
'We could have our military there very quickly.'