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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 ...

Explainer: Can President Trump legally deploy the National Guard to other states?

President Donald Trump says he plans to deploy National Guard troops to cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore, raising ...

'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, ...

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 ...

'The target is on us': Baltimore mayor responds to Trump's threats on cities with Black leaders

Trump escalates his war on Democratic-led cities, threatening to expand his deployment of National Guard troops to combat ...

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, ...

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 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 ...