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Hegseth authorizes National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. deployment

D.C., which includes members of the National Guard from D.C. and six states involved in President Donald Trump’s deployment ...

Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops and airmen to carry weapons in D.C. if their mission requires it amid a Trump administration crackdown on crime.

National Guard in DC to carry M17 pistols, conduct law enforcement duties, task force says

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will now carry weapons for personal protection and are allowed to carry out law ...

National Guard to start carrying weapons in DC this weekend as nearly 2,000 troops deploy

Nearly 2,000 National Guard troops have now been deployed to join President Donald Trump's crackdown on Washington, DC.

‘We are trending towards martial law’: Former Trump official slams National Guard deployment to DC

President Trump’s military presence in Washington, DC continues to escalate, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming ...