Hegseth Authorizes National Guard Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons

Published on August 22, 2025 at 08:02 PM

Hegseth Authorizes National Guard Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons

National Guard troops at Union Station on Wednesday. Nearly 2,000 troops are in the process of being mobilized for the mission in Washington.

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