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National Guard starts patrolling Washington

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The National Guard has started to patrol the streets of Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency. He’s also ordered troops to clear out all homeless encampments by the end of the week.

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  • The U.S. President declared a crime emergency in Washington, DC, and activated the National Guard. 16s
  • Federal officers made nearly two dozen arrests and seized six handguns on the first night. 26s
  • Efforts to dismantle homeless encampments have begun, with penalties for those who refuse to leave. 1m 1s
  • The President has warned other Democrat-run cities could face similar actions. 1m 27s
  • Legal proceedings are underway to determine the legality of previous National Guard deployments. 1m 56s
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