Trump, Washington and military deployment
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National Guard to start carrying weapons in DC this weekend
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Hundreds of National Guard troops have been deployed to the capital, which the Trump administration says is being done in an effort to combat crime.
The Trump administration is deploying up to 1,700 National Guard troops to 19 states to assist with planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.
A total of 150 Ohio National Guard troops recently arrived in Washington, D.C., this week to help local police crack down on crime within the nation's capital. However, a new analysis of FBI crime data indicates that three of Ohio's largest cities actually have violent crime rates that are higher than Washington,
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Top White House officials turn to public appearances with troops as a tense Washington watches
President Donald Trump has expanded his law-enforcement crackdown in Washington, D.C., with top officials visiting National Guard troops at the city's main railroad station.
Vice President JD Vance says National Guard troops are making substantial progress tackling crime in Washington, D.C., and suggests their mission may extend beyond 30 days.