1 week ago Some National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. are armed, military officials say

Some National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. are armed, military officials say  CBS News

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1 week ago National Guard will begin carrying firearms in Washington DC, official says

National Guard will begin carrying firearms in Washington DC, official says  Sky News

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1 week ago US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say

US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say  Reuters

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1 week ago US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks

US official confirms Pentagon, President Donald Trump planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks  ABC7 Chicago

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1 week ago Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Earlier in August, Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of what he touted as an effort to reduce crime and root out homelessness.

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1 week ago 'Illegal and costly': Chicago's mayor blasts Trump's threat to deploy National Guard

President Trump suggested he will "straighten out" Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be "illegal and costly" — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.

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1 week ago Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard soldiers and airmen to carry arms in D.C. if their mission requires it. This comes amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

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2 w. ago As more National Guard units deploy to D.C., local officials question the need

As more National Guard units deploy to D.C., local officials question the need  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago ‘Consistent with their mission’: Official says National Guard patrolling in Washington DC ‘may be armed’;

‘Consistent with their mission’: Official says National Guard patrolling in Washington DC ‘may be armed’;  The Times of India

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2 w. ago NYT Laments Troops Will Not Defy Trump’s D.C. Guard Orders: ‘Military Will Not Rescue Americans’

Two former Obama administration officials argue that President Donald Trump’s deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington shows the U.S. military will follow lawful orders rather than resist their commander-in-chief, writing, “it now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trump's misuse of the nation's military capabilities.” The post NYT Laments Troops Will Not Defy Trump’s D.C. Guard Orders: ‘Military Will Not Rescue Americans’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Pentagon drawing up quick reaction force of National Guard ready to quell civil unrest at any moment: report

Defense officials reportedly create domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force using National Guard troops capable of deploying nationwide in one hour to quell unrest.

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3 w. ago Trump is taking over D.C. police and sending in the National Guard. Locals are furious

President Trump says he's deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. But the latest official figures show that crime rates have fallen dramatically in the city.

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3 w. ago U.S. Military Is Preparing to Deploy National Guard in D.C., Official Says

U.S. Military Is Preparing to Deploy National Guard in D.C., Official Says  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Trump considers deploying National Guard troops to DC ahead of news conference, official says

A White House news conference is scheduled for Monday after President Donald Trump warned about a federal takeover of Washington, D.C., over crime.

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3 w. ago U.S. Military Preparing For National Guard Activation In Washington D.C., Officials Say

U.S. Military Preparing For National Guard Activation In Washington D.C., Officials Say  HuffPost

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3 w. ago Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, official says National Guard may be deployed

Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, official says National Guard may be deployed  Reuters

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