National Guard in D.C. Starts Carrying Firearms Amid Rising Tensions
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Over 2,200 National Guard troops in Washington D.C. began carrying weapons on Sunday evening, following authorization from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as part of a security crackdown during President Trump's tenure.
- National Guard Patrols Begin to Carry Weapons in D.C. The New York Times
- Pentagon says some Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms as Trump targets more cities AP News
- Trump targets Chicago and New York as Hegseth orders weapons for DC troops The Guardian
- National Guard troops in D.C. to begin carrying firearms NBC News
- National Guard now carrying weapons in D.C. The Washington Post
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