Some National Guardsmen deployed in Washington, D.C., have been spotted carrying holstered firearms while on patrol.
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Trump defends D.C. National Guard move amid criticism from Democrat officials: ‘These people are sick’
President Donald Trump defended deploying the National Guard to patrol urban areas and combat crime in the nation’s capital, countering both liberal mainstream media coverage and Democrat accusations labeling him a “dictator.”
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National Guard set to mobilize across 19 states amid enforcement of illegal immigration laws
Up to 1,700 National Guardsmen are set to be mobilized across 19 states by the Trump administration as part of the president’s clampdown on illegal immigration.
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Hegseth authorizes National Guard to bear arms in D.C.
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed an order authorizing the National Guard troops currently patrolling Washington, D.C., to carry weapons if necessary, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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U.S. embassy in Iraq preparing for evacuation as Iranian strikes ‘could be imminent’
The U.S. embassy in Iraq is preparing to evacuate over heightened security risks, seemingly stemming from a potential conflict with Iran.
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U.S., South Korea Hold Joint Military Exercises
South Korea and the United States have teamed up to conduct joint military exercises.
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