Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration’s stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district’s position.

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.