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National Guard in DC to carry M17 pistols, conduct law enforcement duties, task force says

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will now carry weapons for personal protection and are allowed to carry out law enforcement duties, defense officials said.

Associated Press News on MSN · 21h

National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to start carrying firearms while patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown.

POLITICO on MSN · 2d

Trump says he will patrol DC alongside law enforcement, National Guard

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would join law enforcement and National Guard troops on patrol in Washington, D.C. — the latest in a series of high-pro ops by the administration to broadcast the strength of its crackdown on the nation’s capital.

Trump threatens total takeover of Washington, DC

DPA International on MSN · 21h

Trump threatens Chicago after sending National Guard to Washington

US President Donald Trump is threatening to extend his controversial measures to tackle what he calls rampant crime from Washington - where he has deployed hundreds of National Guard officers - to the city of Chicago.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Donald Trump threatens total takeover of Washington, DC

President Donald Trump has threatened a "complete and total" federal takeover of Washington, D.C., amid a dispute over the city's crime figures. Trump has already deployed federal troops, officers and agents to D.

CBS News · 1d

Trump suggests federal takeover in other cities after Washington, D.C.

President Trump patrolled parts of Washington, D.C., after sending the National Guard to the area to address crime. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

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Hegseth authorizes National Guard to carry arms in D.C.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday authorized National Guard members to carry firearms while helping law enforcement ...

6mon MSN

National Guard roll out in 19 states not linked to Trump’s crime crackdown, WH says

The White House says National Guard activations in 19 states are unrelated to President Donald Trump’s push to expand Washington, D.C.’s federal crime crackdown to other cities.

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National Guard troops are in D.C. We went to see what they’re up to.

There are nearly 2,000 National Guard members in the District. They’ve been deployed to areas including the National Mall, ...

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Johnson and Pritzker blast as illegal Trump’s suggestion he’ll send National Guard to Chicago next

Mayor Brandon Johnson calls President Trump threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago illegal, “uncoordinated, uncalled ...

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Trump’s second term has often tested GOP loyalty. His National Guard request is the starkest example yet.

In President Trump’s second term, many of his most high-profile initiatives have doubled as opportunities to test the loyalty ...

Vance says National Guard is 'busting their a--’ in Washington, floats mission extension

Vice President JD Vance says National Guard troops are making substantial progress tackling crime in Washington, D.C., and ...

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Chicago is up next for the National Guard. 'They're screaming for us,' says Trump

Trump has already deployed 800 National Guard troops in Washington DC, declaring a public safety emergency. He is setting his ...

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Trump Threatens Chicago With Next National Guard Invasion

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago is the next city in his crosshairs for the kind of federal invasion and ...

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Chicago Officials React To Trump National Guard Threat—'Trying To Distract'

Trump said on Friday that Chicago will "probably" be the next city to which the administration will deploy federal troops, ...

Baltimore Mayor Scott asks President Trump for more federal resources, rejects National Guard deployment

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is calling on President Trump to send more federal law enforcement resources, instead of ...

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