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The National Guard’s presence on Washington, D.C. streets will extend through 2029, officials say, citing ongoing security concerns, shifting threats, and the need for rapid crisis response.
As National Guard troops withdraw from Washington, questions loom over their deployment’s legacy, from securing federal sites to supporting local authorities during months of political turbulence.
The United States faces an estimated $1.4bn bill for National Guard deployments to Washington, DC, raising fresh questions over security spending and political accountability.
A federal judge heard arguments Friday on whether to restrict National Guard deployments in D.C. but postponed a ruling, leaving security and legal questions unresolved.
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.