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D.C. Troops Deployment Extended Until Inauguration Day

Updated 2026-08-11 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The deployment of thousands of armed troops in Washington D.C., initially extended until 2028, is now expected to continue until the next inauguration.

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A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life

The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.

2026-08-11 09:00 UTC