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National Guard from Republican states heading to DC: What you need to know

Deployments by troops from Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia will nearly double the force that Trump has deployed amid a crackdown on crime.

National Guard to assist immigration law enforcement in 19 states

The Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to assist with planned Immigration and ...

Trump signs executive orders on National Guard training, burning American flags

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday on training for National Guard troops and the burning of American flags ...

When the president of the United States called in the military domestically

A president mobilizing the National Guard to respond to a situation is rare. National Guard historians, in response to a request by the Tribune, listed a dozen.
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When and why has the National Guard been deployed in the US before?

The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.

National Guard mobilization plans across states: What we know

Troops are set to be deployed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New ...
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National Guard of the United States - CBS News

National Guard troops have been deployed across at least 15 states and Washington, D.C., with more on standby. Nicole Sganga takes a look at how security is being ramped up for the election.

National Guard troops in DC are now armed, defense official says

As of Sunday night, National Guard troops operating in Washington, D.C., are now armed, according to a defense official. This ...

Map Shows Which States Are Sending National Guard Troops to D.C.

As of Monday evening, six states have agreed to send troops to the nation's capital. Those states include West Virginia, ...