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National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations in DC: Official

The idea is that residents and tourists would awake Thursday morning to the sight of military presence, according to a person ...

All National Guard Troops Sent to Washington Are Mobilized, Pentagon Says

The 800 soldiers, in round-the-clock shifts of 100 to 200, will support Washington police and federal law enforcement ...

National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., in federal anti-crime push

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that homeless people in D.C. could face jail time if they do not use ...
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Will Trump expand his use of the National Guard as law enforcement past D.C.?

President Trump takes on crime in DC and negotiations with Russia. Plus, KCRW discusses whether presidential power can drive ...

National Guard troops spotted in Washington DC as Trump launches crackdown on street crime

Trump invokes federal control over D.C. police amid crime surge, with National Guard spotted leaving armory as authorities ...

National Guard patrolling DC's Union Station draw heckles, photo ops and little action

Around two dozen soldiers stood guard outside Washington, Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14. They had little to do.

National Guard’s presence will grow in DC Wednesday night, White House says

The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House ...

Trump says use of National Guard in DC will serve as ‘beacon’ for NYC and LA in meandering Kennedy Center speech: Updates

Trump says use of National Guard in DC will serve as ‘beacon’ for NYC and LA in meandering Kennedy Center speech: Updates - ...