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District officials and GOP lawmakers spar over the scale and visibility of National Guard troops in Washington, with critics questioning necessity as leaders defend security measures.
National Guard troops will remain deployed on Washington, D.C., streets through 2026, officials confirmed, extending a security presence initially ordered after recent unrest.
A man was arrested after allegedly running toward the U.S. Capitol carrying a loaded shotgun, authorities said, prompting a swift security response and renewed safety concerns.
National Guard troops are leaving Washington after months of duty, having provided security, supported law enforcement, and helped restore a sense of stability amid political unrest.