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National Guard Units Carry Weapons in Washington

The weapons that National Guard troops now carry in Washington, D.C.

The pistols and powerful rifles guard members carry are similar to those local police use across the country. Troops have been told to use their weapons only as a last resort.

USA TODAY · 13d

Six presidents have deployed National Guard troops. Here's why.

From upholding civil rights rulings to quelling civil disturbances and even delivering mail, other presidents have sent out National Guard units.

The Washington Post · 4h

National Guard members now carrying weapons in D.C.

National Guard members in Washington, D.C. are now carrying weapons, the force said on Aug. 24. Here's what the city looks like under this new rule.

Trump order preps National Guard for public safety role

CNN on MSN · 23h

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 “specialized units” in the National Guard that will be “specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues” — the clearest sign yet he intends to expand the US military’s role in domestic law enforcement activities across the country.

MSNBC · 4m

Trump can legally send National Guard to other cities, say retired military

Despite Trump’s stated goal to have the National Guard carry out a crime crackdown, the military cannot carry out local police duties like arresting civilians for robberies, assault or other local crimes.

USA TODAY on MSN · 13h

Trump order preps National Guard for public safety role amid backlash to D.C. deployment

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.

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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 ...

Hollywood Life14d

Why Did Trump Deploy the National Guard to Washington D.C ...

Donald Trump deployed the U.S. National Guard to Washington D.C. today, Monday, August 11, and spoke to reporters from the White House press briefing room about his decision.

USA Today20d

National Guard to assist ICE in 20 states with processing duties

1,700 National Guard troops will assist ICE with processing detainees in over a dozen states. Guard duties include DNA swabbing, fingerprinting, and transporting individuals. WASHINGTON − ...

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2,000 National Guard troops expected to be called up to assist at ... - MSN

Roughly 2,000 National Guard troops across multiple states are expected to be mobilized to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement at detention facilities, according to a US official and a source ...

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