Hegseth authorizes weapons for National Guard in D.C. amid political tensions
TL;DR
The Pentagon authorized the D.C. National Guard to carry weapons during their deployment in Washington, D.C., following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s formal approval, allowing troops to be armed in a move linked to President Trump's efforts to involve the military in a federal crackdown on crime amid political tensions.
- Hegseth authorizes National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. deployment The Washington Post
- Hegseth Authorizes Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons The New York Times
- Trump targets Chicago and New York as Hegseth orders weapons for DC troops The Guardian
- GOP governors are sending troops to DC. Their states have 10 cities with higher crime rates CNN
- As Trump tightens grip on D.C., officers say their chief is absent The Washington Post
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