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More U.S. National Guard troops deployed across Washington

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More National Guard Troops from across the US are being deployed to Washington, DC. It comes more than a week after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital.

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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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