The state-based military force is made up mainly of part-time soldiers and organized by state. It can be activated by the state governor or by the president. By Alyce McFadden and Anushka Patil The ...

With recent National Guard deployments across the country, some may be wondering what exactly the National Guard is, and why its role is now at the center of a political fight. Here's an overview of ...

The National Endowment for the Arts is the federal agency that funds the arts and art education across the country Reporter The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the largest funder of the arts in ...

As United States President Donald Trump’s administration cracks down on immigrants and protesters in Los Angeles, it has deployed 2,000 members of the national guard to aid its efforts. Trump ...

The Guard has been federally mobilized around the country at least 10 times since World War II, with presidents using it to respond to civil unrest. By John Ismay Reporting from Washington President ...