National Guard troops in D.C. to begin carrying firearms

nation • 8/24/2025

WASHINGTON — National Guard troops deployed to Washington this month to support President Donald Trump's effort to mitigate crime will begin carrying firearms Sunday evening, according to a Defense Department official with knowledge of the planning

WASHINGTON — National Guard troops deployed to Washington this month to support President Donald Trump's effort to mitigate crime will begin carrying firearms Sunday evening, according to a Defense Department official with knowledge of the planning. ... [2188 chars]