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Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed

Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official ...

Trump signs executive order establishing ‘specialized’ National Guard units to address crime in cities

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday tasking his secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, with establishing ...

Trump creates DC Guard public safety unit, wants national 'quick reaction force'

Trump rejected allegations that his use of the National Guard in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, was an abuse of power. "I'm not a dictator," he said.

Some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units patrolling in Washington are now carrying firearms. Some have been seen cleaning areas and carrying ...

Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement

An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each ...

Schools reopen in Washington with parents on edge over Trump’s armed patrols

WASHINGTON (AP) — Public schools reopened Monday in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands ...

US official confirms Pentagon planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Johnson responds

A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News Sunday that the Pentagon is planning a possible deployment of National Guard forces in Chicago.Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's in contact with county and state ...

'Incredibly disturbing': Rep. Joaquin Castro reacts to armed National Guard in D.C.

New video showed some National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. carrying firearms Sunday evening. The troops were ...