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National Guard troops in DC are now armed, defense official says

Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said, “There’s no basis, no ...

Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement

An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each ...

'We may just go in and do it': President Trump considers deploying armed National Guard to cities amid criticism

President Donald Trump has armed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and is considering deploying them to other cities, ...

President Trump considers deploying National Guard to other Democratic-led cities

President Donald Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops to additional Democratic-led cities, including Baltimore, ...

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 ...

US National Guard troops in Washington to begin carrying weapons, officials say

The exact number of troops who would carry their weapons was fluid, but they will either carry M17 pistols or M4 rifles, ...

Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy military forces to more Democratic-led cities. On Sunday, the president added ...

Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns

America’s next big showdown is brewing over Donald Trump’s zeal to impose unusual presidential power as he eyes big, ...