Politics
National Guard Deployment Extended in DC
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to extend the National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., until the next presidential inauguration. The decision follows ongoing security concerns and is awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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The Hill
The Pentagon is planning to keep a National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., through Inauguration Day 2029, a guard official confirmed to The Hill Tuesday. The plan — first reported in March and awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — would mean the guard’s federal mission
2026-07-14 17:50 UTC