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How many states sent troops to DC?

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A total of six states sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., including Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, West Virginia, Ohio, and South Carolina.

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  • National Guard troop numbers in Washington, D.C. are set to double following a crime emergency declaration.
  • Louisiana joins other Republican-led states in sending troops to the capital. 9s
  • Troops are supporting local police without carrying firearms or conducting arrests. 1m 12s
  • The deployment is controversial, with the D.C. mayor preferring more law enforcement over military presence. 2m 18s
  • Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Dan Bongino have been named co-deputy directors of the FBI. 2m 45s
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The scene in D.C. with National Guard troops deployed to city
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CBS America
3 hours ago
The scene in D.C. with National Guard troops deployed to city

Louisiana will join at least three other Republican-led states by sending troops to the nation's capital after President Trump declared a crime emergency.

Six states agree to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
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Scripps News
7 hours ago
Six states agree to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.

That brings the total to more than 1,100 troops from six states.

Three GOP governors sending National Guard troops to D.C.
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CBS America
1 day ago
Three GOP governors sending National Guard troops to D.C.

The governors of West Virginia, Ohio and South Carolina say they're sending troops to join the military presence that's already on the ground here.

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