Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Soldiers to Minnesota Amid Unrest, Insurrection Act Looms

• The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division to prepare for potential deployment to Minnesota.
• This move follows President Donald Trump's warnings about invoking the Insurrection Act, which allows deploying active-duty troops during civil unrest.
• The White House described the Pentagon's actions as routine planning, stating it's typical for the Defense Department to be prepared.
• The Insurrection Act, last used in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots, is considered a last resort when law enforcement cannot restore order.
• The situation in Minnesota has escalated with ongoing protests, clashes between federal agents and protesters, and a recent shooting incident involving ICE agents.

Why It Matters: Pentagon prepares 1,500 soldiers for Minnesota deployment as Trump considers Insurrection Act amid unrest.