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National Guard in DC May End Up Carrying Weapons—Report
The deployment aims to combat crime in the city, even as crime rates have reached a 30-year low, marking one of the most aggressive federal interventions in local law enforcement in recent history.

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West Virginia National Guard being sent to DC as White House escalates takeover
White House says National Guard members deployed to D.C. "may be armed"
West Virginia sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington DC
Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members will be deployed across the nation’s capital as part of the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia through a f...

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National Guard Detained Man Who Assaulted a Park Police Officer, Authorities Say
West Virginia governor to deploy National Guard troops to US capital
West Virginia deploying 300-400 National Guard personnel to support Trump's DC safety mission
"This initiative aligns with our values of service and dedication to our communities," said West Virginia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, who will take command of the troops.

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Traffic Stops, Gun Busts and a Soccer Game: Feds Try City Policing in D.C.
West Virginia governor is sending 300 to 400 National Guard members to Washington at the Trump administration’s request

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

Trump's plan to address crime in D.C. calls for deploying National Guard troops along the National Mall overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, according to a source.

What the National Guard in DC looks like

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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser backtracks on support for Trump’s National Guard deployment, labels it an ‘authoritarian push’

The Democratic mayor reversed her tone towards Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard to combat crime in her city.

As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of DC police

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police force as he continues his efforts to ramp-up crime enforcement in the nation's capital.

How DC’s unique status let Trump take control of police, deploy National Guard

President Donald Trump directly controls DC's police and National Guard because of the federal enclave's unique status, experts say.

Trump vowed DC takeover multiple times on 2024 campaign trail: 'He's keeping his promise'

Trump fulfills campaign promise by federalizing D.C. with 30-day emergency control, cracking down on crime in the nation's capital.
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