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As Trump hints at new Nat’l. Guard deployment, lawmakers differ on troops in OH
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the emergency declaration behind the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. expires Sept. 10, President Donald Trump said he could soon send troops to another city.
Ohio lawmakers have differing views on whether the next city should be in Ohio.
What You Need To Know
- As the emergency declaration behind the federal takeover of Washington, D.C. expires Sept. 10, President Donald Trump said he could soon send troops to another city
- Some Ohio Republicans said they would welcome expanding the federal presence to Democrat-run cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati
- Cincinnati city officials and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced an official agreement to beef up Cincinnati law enforcement efforts with Ohio State Highway Patrol resources
Though the 30-day window for the emergency declaration is over, National Guard troops will remain posted in the capital, after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city would coordinate with federal law enforcement indefinitely.
Some Ohio Republicans said they would welcome expanding the federal presence to Democrat-run cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, cited a brawl in downtown Cincinnati in July as evidence that crime is out of control.
“Right as President Trump was mobilizing the National Guard for Washington, D.C., we were confronting a challenge in Cincinnati that isn’t entirely different than what Washington, D.C., was confronting. And you have some of the same things you have out of control, gangs of young people roaming the streets riding dirt bikes and ATVs,” said Davidson. “There’s a ‘do not pursue’ policy. They’re doing these things in Cincinnati and in D.C., and they’re committing a lot of crimes, so we really need to be looking at our policies and the same kinds of things.”
Cincinnati city officials and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced an official agreement to beef up Cincinnati law enforcement efforts with Ohio State Highway Patrol resources. A city-state memorandum of understanding will allow Cincinnati Police and the Highway Patrol to conduct joint enforcement operations up to twice per month, and provide teams to investigate “liquor establishments” known for drug trafficking and drug and other crimes.
“It’s going after the repeat violent offenders. It’s just that simple. Get the repeat violent offenders, those people who have guns, who aren’t supposed to have guns. Get them the hell out of Cincinnati,” DeWine said.
At a press conference announcing the agreement, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasized the city wanted to work with civilian law enforcement partners, not National Guard soldiers.
“Not only would it be a massive waste of resources, but it would ultimately make our city less safe,” said Pureval.
Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, echoed a similar sentiment, saying coordination is necessary for any deployment.
“I think that if there are additional resources, that’s great. But again, you want to do it in partnership with local law enforcement,” Landsman said. “And if they do that outside of it, then you have chaos. And chaos makes people less safe.”
Trump said he would announce the next city for a National Guard deployment this week to a state and city that wants it, seemingly taking off the table his weeks-long threat to send soldiers to Chicago.
Cleveland, OH
Nike FreezeFest | October 24, 2026 | Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Nike FreezeFest returns to the Huntington Convention Center on October 24-25, 2026. Featuring over 200 boys’ volleyball teams ranging from ages 12 to 18, this premier event continues to solidify Cleveland’s reputation as a top-tier destination for youth sports.
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’27 DE Munir Lewis Commits to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Make that a trio of commitment in the Class of 2027 this week for the Louisville football program.
Cleveland (Oh.) Brush defensive end Munir Lewis announced Wednesday that he has committed to the Cardinals. He’s the third commit in the last four days for UofL, Bradenton (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney defensive lineman Kaleb Exume committing on Sunday and Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day two-way athlete Brooklyn Maxey doing so on Monday.
Lewis chose Louisville out of a top seven that also consisted of Ohio State, Michigan State, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and Purdue. He also held offers from Cincinnati, Minnesota, Wisconsin plus several others, and made multiple visits to UofL’s campus – including this past Friday for the spring game. He’s set to return for an official visit this May.
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive end is regarded as the 23rd-ranked prospect in the state of Ohio, the No. 50 edge rusher in the Class of 2027, and the No. 592 recruit in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite.
Lewis was an explosive force for Brush as a junior this past season. He collected 55 total tackles, 13.5 for loss, nine sacks, four pass breakup, a forced fumbles and over 20 quarterback pressures. He helped Brush finish the 2025 season with a 6-4 record.
Lewis is the 12th commitment in Louisville’s 2027 recruiting class, which is on pace to be the best in school history. he joins a class that not only ranks as the best class in the ACC, but the No. 8 class in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite. Four of their commitments are regarded as four-star prospects by the composite.
He’s also the latest in a budding pipeline to the state of Ohio, which has been championed by Executive Director of Football Personnel and Recruiting Vince Marrow. Five of Louisville’s 12 commitments in the 2027 cycle are from the Buckeye State, with three hailing from the Cincinnati area and the other two coming from Cleveland.
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