Idaho Senate Passes Bill Requiring Congress Declare War for National Guard Deployment

by Hunter | Mar 4, 2024

Idaho National Guard active duty combat deployments could require a formal war declaration by Congress under a new bill the Idaho Senate approved Monday. Congress, which has the exclusive power to declare war, has not officially declared war since World War II,...

Middle East to Middle America: How YAL Legislator Ben Adams Went from the Marines to the State House

by Defend the Guard | Nov 16, 2021

Senior Spokesman for Young Americans for Liberty Eric Brakey interviewed Idaho State Rep. Ben Adams on his podcast “Free America Now” about Adams’ military record, entry into politics, and his support for the “Defend the Guard” movement....

After Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rethinking How National Guard Members Are Deployed

by Defend the Guard | Jul 9, 2021

The segement, introduced by PBS Newshour host Judy Woodruff, was first aired on July 5, 2021. Watch the full segment below.

Dan McKnight Speaks to Idaho Citizens on “Defend the Guard”

by Defend the Guard | Mar 16, 2021

Every week, Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin of Idaho hosts a “Capitol Clarity” event in Boise to get voters more involved and informed about the political process. On February 25, 2021 she hosted a mock legislative hearing where regular Idaho citizens...