The scandal has already claimed political casualties. Semaya and his running mate Melissa Goldberg, who ran under the Collaborators for Responsible Education banner, withdrew from the race for three open board seats.
Responding to Trump's announcement, Meloni posted: "POTUS is a clear and present danger to America."
The comedian referenced Trump's barrage of legally dubious indictments ordered against political adversaries
The Austin-area pastor has built a reputation for Christian nationalist views that blur religious doctrine with far-right political ideology.
Black, who was wearing his clerical collar during the protest, said he was shot seven times on his arms, face and torso
The Insurrection Act, gives the president sweeping powers to deploy U.S. military forces domestically
The deployment is expected in the coming days. However, state officials have had no communication with the Trump administration about the plans.
The expansion raises significant constitutional concerns about using military forces for domestic law enforcement.