Are more troops being sent to DC?

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Yes, more National Guard troops are being sent to Washington, D.C., with deployments from multiple states expected to double the current presence. The total number is approaching 2,000, and their roles include patrols, monument security, and supporting local police, though they are not making arrests.

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More U.S. National Guard troops deployed across Washington

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1,700 National Guard troops have been deployed across Washington, D.C. 13s
Troops are patrolling metro stops and bus stations, with reports of arrests at these locations. 18s
Local officials and residents express concern over the impact on families and students. 41s
The White House defends the deployment, citing over 465 arrests since the operation began. 1m 17s
Critics note violent crime is at a 30-year low, and the Justice Department is reportedly investigating crime data accuracy. 1m 42s

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More U.S. National Guard troops deployed across Washington

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

More U.S. National Guard troops deployed across Washington

A total of 1,700 National Guard troops will be walking the Capitol streets, some armed, now patrolling metro stops and bus stations.

National Guard expands patrols to DC Metro stations

Fox News

2 days ago

National Guard expands patrols to DC Metro stations

Even more states begin to send troops to the nation's capital as the National Guard targets metro stations in the crime crackdown.

Why are other states sending National Guard troops to D.C.?

CBS America

2 days ago

Why are other states sending National Guard troops to D.C.?

At least six Republican governors are sending hundreds more National Guard troops to join the already increased federal law enforcement patrolling D.C.