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National Guard troops in DC are now armed, defense official says

Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said, “There’s no basis, no ...

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

The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid, but they will either carry M17 pistols or M4 rifles, ...

Pillen speaks on president's plan to send National Guard to Chicago, state's work with ICE

"We're trying to do work. We're outkicking our coverage, but we can't do everything," Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen said.

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 ...

Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy military forces to more Democratic-led cities. On Sunday, the president added ...

Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns

America’s next big showdown is brewing over Donald Trump’s zeal to impose unusual presidential power as he eyes big, ...

Trump responds to Maryland governor's invite to Baltimore: "Clean up this crime mess"

The president also threatened to rethink the federal funding set to aid in replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Pentagon Says Some Guard Units In Washington Are Now Carrying Firearms As Trump Targets More Cities

Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying ...