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Army extends orders for DC National Guard through Nov. 30: Officials

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Army is extending orders for the Washington, D.C., National Guard to remain on active duty in the nation’s capital through Nov. 30, two U.S. officials told ABC News Thursday.President Donald Trump could still cut the mission shorter than Nov. 30 if desired --... Read More.

DC attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit on Thursday to end the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to the city, calling it an unlawful "military occupation."Nearly 2,300 troops from seven states have been stationed in the district... Read More.

35 shot over weekend in Chicago as governor rejects Trump’s threat to send in National Guard

Monday, September 1 by ABC News

At least five people have been killed and 30 others injured in shootings across Chicago over Labor Day weekend, including a drive-by attack that left seven victims wounded late Saturday night, according to police.The violent holiday weekend came as President Donald Trump renewed threats... Read More.

Body of missing hiker found in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest after monthlong search: Sheriff

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(BIG HORN COUNTY, Wyo.) -- After being missing for nearly a month, a man who had left for a three-day hike in Wyoming was found dead in Bighorn National Forest, authorities said."While it's not the outcome we hoped for, we are hopeful this will... Read More.

Trump says cities should be asking for National Guard troops as he mulls more deployments

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said he is still prepared to order National Guard troops to American cities besides the nation's capital, but that he wanted local officials to request his help.The comments come after Trump threatened Chicago as the next city... Read More.

Defense Secretary Hegseth authorizes 2K National Guard troops to carry arms in DC

Friday, August 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed an order authorizing the latest National Guard troops to arrive in Washington, D.C. to carry weapons if their mission requires it, according to a person familiar with the matter.The new authority is expected to be acted... Read More.

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth at photo op to thank National Guard troops in DC

Thursday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington continued Wednesday, protesters booed Vice President JD Vance during a photo op with the guardsmen stationed in the city.The protesters jeered Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy... Read More.

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth, Miller as they get photo op with DC National Guard

Wednesday, August 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops continued, protesters lashed out at three of his top officials who took time for a photo op with the guardsmen on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.,'s Union Station.Protesters booed and jeered Vice President JD... Read More.

Sen. Van Hollen says an armed National Guard in DC would be ‘troubling’

Sunday, August 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., on Sunday underlined his stance that President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., over concerns of high crime and the level of homelessness amounts to an "abuse of power.""All of this is a total... Read More.

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

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations around Washington, D.C., as of Thursday morning, according to a Department of Defense official.It's part of President Donald Trump's plan to address crime in Washington by taking over the city's police department and deploying the National... Read More.

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