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National Guard, weapons and Washington

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

National Guard now carrying weapons in D.C.

Guard members will carry their service-issued weapons, which may include pistols or rifles, and “detentions may occur leading to arrests,” a spokesperson said.

CNN · 4h

National Guard troops in Washington, DC, begin carrying weapons

US National Guard members deployed to Washington, DC, started carrying their sidearms on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Joint Task Force carrying out the mission told CNN.

Trump, National Guard

CNN on MSN · 3h

Trump’s ambition to take crime crackdown national will stoke tensions and legal showdowns

America’s next big showdown is brewing over Donald Trump’s zeal to impose unusual presidential power as he eyes big, Democratic-run cities to expand a crime crackdown that sent troops flocking onto the streets of Washington,

FOX News on MSN · 1d

National Guard rollout in 19 states not linked to Trump’s crime crackdown, WH says

The White House says National Guard activations in 19 states are unrelated to President Donald Trump’s push to expand Washington, D.C.’s federal crime crackdown to other cities.

Boston Herald · 1d

Trump eyes National Guard expansion into New York, Chicago

President Donald Trump said he’s preparing to expand federal deployments of the National Guard beyond Washington, D.C., with Chicago and New York among the cities under review.

Trump, Maryland and Wes Moore

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

Donald Trump has warning for Wes Moore after Maryland governor's criticism

President Donald Trump has considered sending National Guard troops to five major cities across the U.S., including Baltimore.

POLITICO on MSN · 12h

Maryland’s governor blasts Trump for ‘scare tactics’ on crime

The tit-for-tat comes as the Trump administration is looking to expand the use of military personnel to the streets of Democratic-run cities which he often describes as crime-ridden, including the use of more than 2,

USA TODAY on MSN · 13h

Trump threatens Baltimore bridge funds over fight with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

President Donald Trump lashed out at Gov. Wes Moore after the Maryland Democrat criticized his efforts in Washington.

2026 World Cup, Trump and Washington

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington’s Kennedy Center, Trump says

President Donald Trump says that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will happen on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Politico on MSN · 2d

Trump brings FIFA’s World Cup final draw to Washington

The December draw will gather delegations from 48 nations to determine the opening matchups for the expanded tournament.

The Washington Post · 2d

Kennedy Center to host 2026 World Cup draw, Trump says

Alongside FIFA’s president, President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Kennedy Center will host the 2026 World Cup draw in December.

Trump Calls for ‘Crooked’ ABC and NBC to Be ‘Terminated’ In Epic Late-Night Rant

President Donald Trump spent his Sunday night raging at “FAKE NEWS” ABC and NBC, calling the networks “crooked” and an ...

Trump Threatens ‘Complete Federal Takeover’ of Washington, D.C. as Feud Over City’s Crime Figures Escalates

Trump accused Mayor Bowser of sharing "false crime figures" and said "bad things will happen" if the reports continue.

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Trump joins police and military forces in Washington streets

President Donald Trump joined the Metropolitan Police and the National Guard Thursday night for a ride along and lauded ...

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Trump declares victory in Washington DC after takeover of metro police

In the seven days since Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops in DC, violent crime is down 22% comapred to previous seven ...

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Consumer watchdog ends investigation into buy now, pay later company linked to Donald Trump Jr.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped an investigation into a buy now, pay later company linked to President ...

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How Washington became Donald Trump’s chew toy

Washington does have a say in the choice of president. The 23rd Amendment, ratified in 1961, gives it the same number of ...

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President Trump threatens Chris Christie with new 'Bridgegate' investigation

President Donald Trump threatened to open an investigation targeting Chris Christie over "Bridgegate" after Christie criticized Trump on television.

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Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it

Donald Trump ran on a promise to use the powers of the government for revenge against those he claims have wronged him.

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