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National Guard ramps up DC presence amid signs of tension over Trump takeover

The National Guard started ramping up its presence in Washington on Thursday, deploying troops to the National Mall and Metro stations as President Trump’s takeover of city crime-fighting ...
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Could National Guard members deployed to DC be sued?

Legal experts say when National Guard members are deployed into what could be volatile situations with citizens, they could ...
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National Guard deploys 800 personnel for DC mission, says Pentagon

All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President ...

What the National Guard in DC looks like

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National Guard in DC could carry weapons and detain people, Army says

National Guard troops pulled up in front of the Washington Monument on Aug. 12. They weren't armed then, but they could be soon, Army officials said.

DC residents and tourists to wake up to more troops deployed along the National Mall

Trump's plan to address crime in D.C. calls for deploying National Guard troops along the National Mall overnight Wednesday ...

Chris Matthews: Trump calling in National Guard strengthens his hands in Red states

Hundreds of National Guard troops have reported for duty in Washington, DC and the city’s police force has been placed under federal control, on orders from President Trump. The Morning Joe panel ...