Braun's past willingness to work with Trump has many worried how a National Guard "military police force" could be deployed.

While Republicans say the new powers will bolster law enforcement during crises, critics view the bill as a threat to Democratic cities.

Nov. 3 promises to be an Election Day unlike any other, and public safety entities say they're preparing for tensions and the possibility of violence. Poll workers are usually the first line of ...

A bill empowering Indiana’s governor to deploy a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members throughout the state has advanced from the House on a 67-29 vote. It now heads to the Senate.

Indiana Republicans changed many public safety laws affecting Indy as Trump's use of federal forces stokes fear. Critics say policies granting the National Guard full police power and outlawing ...

The Española Police Department announced members of the New Mexico Army National Guard have started to respond to certain vehicle crashes.Police said the Zia Task Force, consisting of National Guard ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is likely to sign a bill granting himself a "military police force" within the National Guard that critics ...

Rep. Steve Bartels, R-Eckerty, answers questions about his Indiana National Guard “military police force” bill on the House floor on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Following 90 minutes of intense debate, a bill empowering Indiana’s governor to deploy a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members throughout the state advanced ...