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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 ...

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 ...

Trump admin live updates: National Guard troops in DC are now armed, defense official says

As of Sunday night, National Guard troops operating in Washington, D.C., are now armed, according to a defense official. This ...

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 ...

National Guard in DC to carry M17 pistols, conduct law enforcement duties, task force says

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will now carry weapons for personal protection and are allowed to carry out law ...

Trump crime crackdown deploys troops in Washington's safest sites

WASHINGTON - Hundreds of National Guard soldiers in military fatigues and combat boots mingled with tourists, posed for selfies, and treated themselves to ice cream from food trucks on Thursday along ...