TCN condemns the President’s decision to answer a message about lawful orders with claims of “sedition” and calls for execution. The President must not use his position of authority to promote political violence against those who disagree with him. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

Swastikas and nooses aren’t “potentially divisive” - they are symbols of racist and antisemitic hate, violence, and genocide. By no longer classifying them as hate symbols, the Coast Guard is doing nothing less than normalizing violent extremism. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Veterans from across the country met with members of Congress to defend the principle that troops do not belong on our streets. Veterans spoke from experience about the risks these deployments pose both to public trust, and military readiness. www.aclu.org/press-releas...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Happy Birthday, Marines. 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...

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...

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...

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:

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.

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:

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 🧵

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-...

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...

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...

By conducting lethal military operations under an invented designation and without any legislative or judicial review, the president is claiming the power to take life unilaterally and outside the limits of law. apnews.com/article/trum...

At Chamberlain, we track developments at the intersection of democracy, defense, and the rule of law—especially where they impact military families, civil-military norms, or the integrity of our institutions. Here’s what stood out this week. 🧵

A Republican governor just stood up for the constitutional principle of federalism—even when it meant pushing back on his own party. Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma broke ranks to criticize Texas’s National Guard deployment to Illinois. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

“They are not federal law enforcement. If they wanted to do that, they would have.” In new report on deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, TCN CEO Chris Purdy raises serious concerns about federal overreach and misuse of the Guard. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/07/n...

While Congress is on recess, military families continue to serve without pay. We join Secure Families Initiative in urging Speaker Johnson to reconvene the House and ensure troops and their families are protected during this shutdown. You can his office: (202) 225-4000 Or Write: bit.ly/3PylX9S

TOMORROW: We mark one year of veterans stepping up to defend democracy. Join us in D.C. for The Chamberlain Network’s first anniversary celebration. Wednesday, Oct 8 | 6–8PM | Foggy Bottom Last chance to register! www.chamberlainnetwork.us/first-annive...

The Insurrection Act gives presidents sweeping power to deploy the military against Americans. It hasn’t been updated in 150+ years. Joseph Nunn breaks down what you need to know about the dangerously broad, outdated, and largely unchecked power it grants. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

It’s almost here! This Wednesday, veterans, volunteers, and civic leaders gather in D.C. to mark the first anniversary of The Chamberlain Network—and chart the road ahead. You in? Washington, D.C. Wed Oct 8, 6–8pm Register now: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/first-annive...

President Trump has justified military strikes that killed 17 people at sea by claiming the US is at war with cartels. @bcfinucane.bsky.social an expert on the laws of armed conflict, warns that the administration is stretching international law past its limits www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

Next Wednesday, Oct 8th, we’re celebrating one year of The Chamberlain Network! Join us in Foggy Bottom (DC) for an evening honoring veterans as trusted messengers and civic leaders in defense of democracy. Oct 8 | 6–8pm Register: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/first-annive...

The repeated use of the military and top military leaders as props in partisan spectacle risks a future where citizens see the armed forces not as guardians of the nation, but as instruments of a single political party. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Are you a veteran in Oregon, or know one? Feeling frustrated, angry, disappointed? Looking for a way to stand up and take action to defend the principles you fought for? Join us in standing up for democracy and the rule of law. We’ll be in touch soon. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/join-us

The Chamberlain Network strongly condemns the decision to deploy the National Guard to Memphis. The Guard is not a policing force—and using them this way puts both communities and service members at risk. Read our full statement here: www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/t...

SCOOP: Washington Post reporting new details about the hasty, secretive summit SecDef Hegseth has ordered—as hundreds of generals and senior enlisted leaders scramble to travel to Quantico to hear a short speech on “warrior ethos.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

We’re proud to share that Chamberlain Network CEO Chris Purdy has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 LBJ Rising Leader Award! He is being recognized for his work mobilizing veterans to defend democracy. Congrats Chris! dc.lbj.utexas.edu/news/christo...

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...

170 VA doctors and staff have issued a formal letter warning that administration policies are dismantling the VA’s ability to care for veterans. They say cuts and privatization threaten lives. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

We’ve joined voices nationwide to condemn political violence and defend free expression. No nonprofit should be silenced by threats. No American should fear for their beliefs. Our democracy depends on it. www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/2...

Welcome move by ABC after a troubling suspension. Pulling a show under pressure from regulators raised serious questions about government censorship and freedom of speech. ABC’s course correction matters—for trust, for transparency, and for democratic norms. www.pbs.org/newshour/art...

We’re turning ONE! Join us in D.C. on Oct 8 to celebrate The Chamberlain Network’s first year. Early Bird tickets are available now → https://bit.ly/47SbJKD

Atlanta Councilmember Jason Dozier first swore an oath to the Constitution as a soldier. He took it again when he entered public office. Today, he affirms it once more—because the oath doesn’t expire. #ConstitutionDay #RetakeTheOath youtu.be/YOc8h6_4JsU?...

Members of our network are honoring #ConstitutionDay today by retaking their oaths. In this video, Cliff Gilmore, retakes his oath and reiterates his support for the Constitution, the foundation of our democracy. #EveryonesConstitution youtu.be/adL8kQNiTJc?...