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Trump suggests Guard troops will be deployed to Chicago next

The president said he has been pleased with the Guard presence in Washington, D.C., and vowed to "go to another location" after this deployment ends.

By Leo Shane III

7 hours ago

Hegseth signs memo authorizing arming of Guard in DC

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memo authorizing National Guard troops deployed in Washington to carry weapons if their mission requires it.

By Carla Babb

10 hours ago

Trump touts tough-on-crime mantra during visit to Guard troops in DC

Trump proudly promoted the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops to confront what he described as an out-of-control crime wave in Washington.

By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

12 hours ago

Trump plans to patrol DC with National Guard on Thursday

The president told a radio show host that he hopes to get a first-hand view of the National Guard presence on the streets of the nation's capital.

By Leo Shane III

33 hours ago

Mississippi becomes fourth state to send National Guard to DC

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement Monday that he has approved the deployment of approximately 200 troops to Washington, D.C.

4 days ago

Timely payments for Guard deployed to DC a concern, lawmaker says

A top Senate Democrat is still awaiting clarity on when Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital will be compensated for that military duty.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago