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TCN: First Anniversary Celebration — The Chamberlain Network
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
Celebrate one year of The Chamberlain Network.
Join us in Washington, D.C., as we mark a year of civic-minded veterans standing up for democracy and the rule of law.
October 8 | 6–8 PM | Foggy Bottom, D.C.
Register here: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/first-annive...
Join us in Washington, D.C., as we mark a year of civic-minded veterans standing up for democracy and the rule of law.
October 8 | 6–8 PM | Foggy Bottom, D.C.
Register here: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/first-annive...
TCN’s Keegan Evans and Paul Johnston lay out what that oath demands of us now: stand with those in uniform, resist improper orders, and protect the nonpartisan military our democracy depends on.
Read their Veterans Day commentary:
www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/11/g...
Read their Veterans Day commentary:
www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/11/g...
Guest Commentary | Fellow veterans: Our oath didn’t expire
“This Veterans Day has been one like none other in our lifetime,” writes Keegan Evans and Paul Johnston in a Guest Commentary. “We honored those who’ve worn the uniform … while co…
www.santacruzsentinel.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
TCN’s Keegan Evans and Paul Johnston lay out what that oath demands of us now: stand with those in uniform, resist improper orders, and protect the nonpartisan military our democracy depends on.
Read their Veterans Day commentary:
www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/11/g...
Read their Veterans Day commentary:
www.santacruzsentinel.com/2025/11/11/g...
Excellent, accessible explainer of the National Guard cases for non-lawyers—clear, accurate, and grounded in statutory history.
If you’re trying to understand why “regular forces” matters and what’s at stake with federalizing the Guard, start here.
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
If you’re trying to understand why “regular forces” matters and what’s at stake with federalizing the Guard, start here.
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
Regular forces, irregular strategy
The argument Illinois didn’t make in Trump v. Illinois
www.activevoice.us
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Excellent, accessible explainer of the National Guard cases for non-lawyers—clear, accurate, and grounded in statutory history.
If you’re trying to understand why “regular forces” matters and what’s at stake with federalizing the Guard, start here.
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
If you’re trying to understand why “regular forces” matters and what’s at stake with federalizing the Guard, start here.
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
Domestic troop deployments have cost $473 million and counting—$270M in D.C., $172M in L.A., and more in Portland, Chicago, Memphis. Federal judges have ruled them illegal.
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
theintercept.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Domestic troop deployments have cost $473 million and counting—$270M in D.C., $172M in L.A., and more in Portland, Chicago, Memphis. Federal judges have ruled them illegal.
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
Service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off.
This Veterans Day, we honor every veteran who continues to serve—by defending democracy, standing for truth, and leading in our communities.
To our members: thank you for living the mission, every day.
This Veterans Day, we honor every veteran who continues to serve—by defending democracy, standing for truth, and leading in our communities.
To our members: thank you for living the mission, every day.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off.
This Veterans Day, we honor every veteran who continues to serve—by defending democracy, standing for truth, and leading in our communities.
To our members: thank you for living the mission, every day.
This Veterans Day, we honor every veteran who continues to serve—by defending democracy, standing for truth, and leading in our communities.
To our members: thank you for living the mission, every day.
Happy Birthday, Marines.
250 years of honor, courage, and commitment.
From all of us at The Chamberlain Network—Semper Fi.
250 years of honor, courage, and commitment.
From all of us at The Chamberlain Network—Semper Fi.
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Happy Birthday, Marines.
250 years of honor, courage, and commitment.
From all of us at The Chamberlain Network—Semper Fi.
250 years of honor, courage, and commitment.
From all of us at The Chamberlain Network—Semper Fi.
Judge Immergut, a Trump appointee, ruled the president had no lawful basis to federalize or deploy the National Guard in Oregon.
Evidence showed protests near Portland’s ICE facility were small, mostly peaceful, and managed by local police.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Evidence showed protests near Portland’s ICE facility were small, mostly peaceful, and managed by local police.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Judge Permanently Blocks National Guard Deployments to Portland for ICE Protests
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Judge Immergut, a Trump appointee, ruled the president had no lawful basis to federalize or deploy the National Guard in Oregon.
Evidence showed protests near Portland’s ICE facility were small, mostly peaceful, and managed by local police.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Evidence showed protests near Portland’s ICE facility were small, mostly peaceful, and managed by local police.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Twenty-four generals and admirals fired or frozen out in nine months, without cause, often against senior advice -- for ties to Milley, or for defending women, or questioning strikes.
A military built on merit is being re-wired for loyalty tests.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A military built on merit is being re-wired for loyalty tests.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Twenty-four generals and admirals fired or frozen out in nine months, without cause, often against senior advice -- for ties to Milley, or for defending women, or questioning strikes.
A military built on merit is being re-wired for loyalty tests.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A military built on merit is being re-wired for loyalty tests.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Happening tonight: TCN member call + training on letters to the editor—how to write them and get them placed.
Nov 6, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET
Meet other folks like you who want to get involved, and learn how you can.
See you tonight.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 6, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET
Meet other folks like you who want to get involved, and learn how you can.
See you tonight.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: November 2025 Monthly TCN Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Want to get more involved in our work here at The Chamberlain Network? Join us to learn more about what we’re focused on, and to share your voice in shaping our community.
zoom.us
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Happening tonight: TCN member call + training on letters to the editor—how to write them and get them placed.
Nov 6, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET
Meet other folks like you who want to get involved, and learn how you can.
See you tonight.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 6, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET
Meet other folks like you who want to get involved, and learn how you can.
See you tonight.
Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Letters to the Editor can still make a big impact.
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: November 2025 Monthly TCN Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Want to get more involved in our work here at The Chamberlain Network? Join us to learn more about what we’re focused on, and to share your voice in shaping our community.
zoom.us
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Letters to the Editor can still make a big impact.
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Appreciation to Rep. Harrigan for backing #RightToRepair reforms. Veterans know maintenance is discipline—his support helps keep our services and communities equipped to repair what they rely on.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Appreciation to Rep. Harrigan for backing #RightToRepair reforms. Veterans know maintenance is discipline—his support helps keep our services and communities equipped to repair what they rely on.
Thank you to Rep. Goodlander for supporting #RightToRepair. Ensuring our forces and partners can maintain and fix their equipment strengthens self-reliance, accountability, and readiness across the board.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you to Rep. Goodlander for supporting #RightToRepair. Ensuring our forces and partners can maintain and fix their equipment strengthens self-reliance, accountability, and readiness across the board.
Letters to the Editor can still make a big impact.
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: November 2025 Monthly TCN Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Want to get more involved in our work here at The Chamberlain Network? Join us to learn more about what we’re focused on, and to share your voice in shaping our community.
zoom.us
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Letters to the Editor can still make a big impact.
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Join us Thursday, Nov 6 at 6PM ET to learn practical tips on writing and placing them — and see how your voice can make a difference.
RSVP:
Veterans, advocates, and civic neighbors—come connect.
TCN’s monthly member call is this Thursday, Nov 6 at 7PM ET.
Updates, shared stories, and what’s next for our work.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
TCN’s monthly member call is this Thursday, Nov 6 at 7PM ET.
Updates, shared stories, and what’s next for our work.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: November 2025 Monthly TCN Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Want to get more involved in our work here at The Chamberlain Network? Join us to learn more about what we’re focused on, and to share your voice in shaping our community.
zoom.us
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Veterans, advocates, and civic neighbors—come connect.
TCN’s monthly member call is this Thursday, Nov 6 at 7PM ET.
Updates, shared stories, and what’s next for our work.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
TCN’s monthly member call is this Thursday, Nov 6 at 7PM ET.
Updates, shared stories, and what’s next for our work.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Grateful to Ranking Member Smith for advancing Right To Repair provisions that protect readiness and save defense dollars. Repair access isn’t just policy efficiency—it’s stewardship of the tools we serve with.
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Grateful to Ranking Member Smith for advancing Right To Repair provisions that protect readiness and save defense dollars. Repair access isn’t just policy efficiency—it’s stewardship of the tools we serve with.
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
Thank you, Chairman Rogers, for your leadership on Right To Repair in the NDAA. Supporting servicemembers and taxpayers through repair access strengthens readiness, saves resources, and keeps the force mission-ready.
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thank you, Chairman Rogers, for your leadership on Right To Repair in the NDAA. Supporting servicemembers and taxpayers through repair access strengthens readiness, saves resources, and keeps the force mission-ready.
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
Learn more about Right to Repair: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/right-to-rep...
On narcoterrorism strikes and the WPR: attorney and law of war expert @bcfinucane.bsky.social argues:
Admin's interpretation of “hostilities” is erroneous as a matter of law, inconsistent with precedent, and corrosive to constitutional separation of powers.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
Admin's interpretation of “hostilities” is erroneous as a matter of law, inconsistent with precedent, and corrosive to constitutional separation of powers.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Effort to Circumvent the War Powers Resolution for Boat Strikes
Analysis of Trump administration's claim that War Powers Resolution's regulating US troops in "hostilities" does not apply to boat strikes.
www.justsecurity.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On narcoterrorism strikes and the WPR: attorney and law of war expert @bcfinucane.bsky.social argues:
Admin's interpretation of “hostilities” is erroneous as a matter of law, inconsistent with precedent, and corrosive to constitutional separation of powers.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
Admin's interpretation of “hostilities” is erroneous as a matter of law, inconsistent with precedent, and corrosive to constitutional separation of powers.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
In The Guardian, Chamberlain Network CEO Chris Purdy speaks out on the expanding use of the National Guard.
The Pentagon is ordering “quick reaction forces” in every state—23,500 troops trained for crowd control.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The Pentagon is ordering “quick reaction forces” in every state—23,500 troops trained for crowd control.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Revealed: Pentagon orders states’ national guards to form ‘quick reaction forces’ for ‘crowd control’
Pentagon memo details plan to train over 20,000 national guard members across the US to carry out Trump’s order on subduing civil unrest
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In The Guardian, Chamberlain Network CEO Chris Purdy speaks out on the expanding use of the National Guard.
The Pentagon is ordering “quick reaction forces” in every state—23,500 troops trained for crowd control.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The Pentagon is ordering “quick reaction forces” in every state—23,500 troops trained for crowd control.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
On a carrier deck in Japan, the president gave a campaign speech using the troops as backdrop, while threatening continued use of the military at home in American cities.
Americans aren't on board—70% say local law enforcement, not the Guard, should handle crime.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Americans aren't on board—70% say local law enforcement, not the Guard, should handle crime.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Trump Says He Is Prepared to Send ‘More Than the National Guard’ Into U.S. Cities
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
On a carrier deck in Japan, the president gave a campaign speech using the troops as backdrop, while threatening continued use of the military at home in American cities.
Americans aren't on board—70% say local law enforcement, not the Guard, should handle crime.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Americans aren't on board—70% say local law enforcement, not the Guard, should handle crime.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...
Unpacking a sleeper issue in the national guard litigation cases:
What did Congress mean by “regular forces” — and why might that reading upend the case?
From TCN friend and experienced appellate litigator Brian Sutherland
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
What did Congress mean by “regular forces” — and why might that reading upend the case?
From TCN friend and experienced appellate litigator Brian Sutherland
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
Regular forces, irregular strategy
The argument Illinois didn’t make in Trump v. Illinois
www.activevoice.us
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Unpacking a sleeper issue in the national guard litigation cases:
What did Congress mean by “regular forces” — and why might that reading upend the case?
From TCN friend and experienced appellate litigator Brian Sutherland
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
What did Congress mean by “regular forces” — and why might that reading upend the case?
From TCN friend and experienced appellate litigator Brian Sutherland
www.activevoice.us/p/regular-fo...
We filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois.
Our message is simple: America’s strength depends on an apolitical military, clear legal guardrails, and disciplined restraint in any domestic use of force.
Read our statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
Our message is simple: America’s strength depends on an apolitical military, clear legal guardrails, and disciplined restraint in any domestic use of force.
Read our statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
The Chamberlain Network Opposes Emergency Stay in Illinois National Guard Case — The Chamberlain Network
The Chamberlain Networkfiled an amicus brief in the Supreme Court o pposing the government’s request f or a stay in the Illinois National Guard case. Trump v. Illinois , No. 25A443 (U.S. 2025...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Illinois.
Our message is simple: America’s strength depends on an apolitical military, clear legal guardrails, and disciplined restraint in any domestic use of force.
Read our statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
Our message is simple: America’s strength depends on an apolitical military, clear legal guardrails, and disciplined restraint in any domestic use of force.
Read our statement: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...
Today, The Chamberlain Network filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Illinois v. Trump.
Our veteran members warn the Court that politicized Guard deployments blur the line between soldier and citizen, weaken readiness, and erode public trust.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
Our veteran members warn the Court that politicized Guard deployments blur the line between soldier and citizen, weaken readiness, and erode public trust.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Today, The Chamberlain Network filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Illinois v. Trump.
Our veteran members warn the Court that politicized Guard deployments blur the line between soldier and citizen, weaken readiness, and erode public trust.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
Our veteran members warn the Court that politicized Guard deployments blur the line between soldier and citizen, weaken readiness, and erode public trust.
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
This week in national security & rule of law:
– U.S. strikes escalate in the Caribbean
– Courts block presidential use of the Guard
– Troops paid without a budget, raising constitutional alarms
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– U.S. strikes escalate in the Caribbean
– Courts block presidential use of the Guard
– Troops paid without a budget, raising constitutional alarms
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October 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This week in national security & rule of law:
– U.S. strikes escalate in the Caribbean
– Courts block presidential use of the Guard
– Troops paid without a budget, raising constitutional alarms
🧵
– U.S. strikes escalate in the Caribbean
– Courts block presidential use of the Guard
– Troops paid without a budget, raising constitutional alarms
🧵
Expert Read: Law professor and retired JAG @mikeschmitt.bsky.social examines whether U.S. strikes on drug cartels in the Caribbean can be lawful.
His take: the operations stretch international law “beyond recognition.”
www.justsecurity.org/122756/drug-...
His take: the operations stretch international law “beyond recognition.”
www.justsecurity.org/122756/drug-...
Attacking Drug Cartels in the Territory of Another State
U.S. lethal operations against suspected cartel-affiliated individuals to date stretch applicable international law beyond recognition.
www.justsecurity.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Expert Read: Law professor and retired JAG @mikeschmitt.bsky.social examines whether U.S. strikes on drug cartels in the Caribbean can be lawful.
His take: the operations stretch international law “beyond recognition.”
www.justsecurity.org/122756/drug-...
His take: the operations stretch international law “beyond recognition.”
www.justsecurity.org/122756/drug-...
Adm. Alvin Holsey will step down as head of U.S. Southern Command, less than a year into the role.
His command oversees the Caribbean, where recent lethal strikes on suspected drug boats drew legal questions over authority and congressional approval.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
His command oversees the Caribbean, where recent lethal strikes on suspected drug boats drew legal questions over authority and congressional approval.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Adm. Alvin Holsey will step down as head of U.S. Southern Command, less than a year into the role.
His command oversees the Caribbean, where recent lethal strikes on suspected drug boats drew legal questions over authority and congressional approval.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
His command oversees the Caribbean, where recent lethal strikes on suspected drug boats drew legal questions over authority and congressional approval.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
NPR’s Tom Bowman handed in his Pentagon press pass rather than sign a new rule barring reporters from “soliciting” unapproved information.
Every outlet that covers DoD has refused to sign the new policy, save one.
Some 100 reporters will now be barred from the Pentagon
www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
Every outlet that covers DoD has refused to sign the new policy, save one.
Some 100 reporters will now be barred from the Pentagon
www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
www.npr.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NPR’s Tom Bowman handed in his Pentagon press pass rather than sign a new rule barring reporters from “soliciting” unapproved information.
Every outlet that covers DoD has refused to sign the new policy, save one.
Some 100 reporters will now be barred from the Pentagon
www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
Every outlet that covers DoD has refused to sign the new policy, save one.
Some 100 reporters will now be barred from the Pentagon
www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...