Troops in DC encounter few crises, but plenty of walking and yard work
Dozens of troops who spoke to Military Times view their current deployment as “part of the job,” but say they haven’t seen “emergency” levels of crime.
By Carla Babb
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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.
3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC
Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.
By Matt Brown
DC Guard slated to deploy by mid-week, defense official says
The Army has activated about 800 D.C. National Guard soldiers to support law enforcement across the nation’s capital.
By Carla Babb
Trump administration in early talks to hold military parade in DC
The administration has reportedly reached out to the city about holding a parade on June 14 that would stretch from Arlington, Virginia, into Washington.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press