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National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.

30 hours ago

Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearings

Here’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Opinion

The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve

While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Jim Craig

2 weeks ago

Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.

3 weeks ago

Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

4 weeks ago

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois

Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

4 weeks ago