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The Trump administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act, a federal law that allows the president to deploy U.S. troops for law enforcement in cities. It's been described as the mother of all power grabs, but it's been invoked over two dozen times in U.S. history, including by presidents like JFK and FDR.

The Insurrection Act empowers the president to federalize the National Guard and use the military to suppress civil disorder, a move seen as part of Trump's authoritarian power grab.

The Insurrection Act is broad and allows the president to deploy troops domestically, but its use is controversial and seen as a potential overreach of power.

The Insurrection Act is based on the president's constitutional authority, allowing the president to decide when an insurrection exists and how to deal with it, without needing approval from Congress or judges.

The Insurrection Act is seen as a safeguard, a 'break glass in case of emergency' measure, allowing the president to use the military to restore order if things get really bad.