National Guard troops, currently deployed in Washington, D.C., intervened recently to halt a physical altercation in the vicinity of a city park, according to a report by the Washington Examiner. This occurrence lends weight to the increased security presence in the capital, a development that has been associated with a notable reduction in violent crime. Journalist Pedro … [Read more...] about National Guard Rushes to Break Up Violent Fistfight in D.C.
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D.C. Mayor Bowser Walks a Tightrope Between GOP and Democrats
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., a Democrat, seems to have appeased Republican lawmakers with her handling of President Donald Trump's federal intervention in local law enforcement. This intervention came in the form of a 30-day emergency order to control the Metropolitan Police Department, which is due to end on Wednesday. Reports indicate that neither the House nor … [Read more...] about D.C. Mayor Bowser Walks a Tightrope Between GOP and Democrats
D.C. Sues Trump, Challenging Use of National Guard in Capital
The Trump administration has been served with a lawsuit by Washington, D.C. The legal action relates to the recent deployment of National Guard troops within the capital city's limits. The D.C. Attorney General, Brian Schwalb, voiced his concerns in a recent post, stating, "Armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens on American soil." The significance of this … [Read more...] about D.C. Sues Trump, Challenging Use of National Guard in Capital
Pentagon Eyes Nationwide Guard Deployments, With Chicago First in Line
The Pentagon has plans in place to deploy the U.S. military to the city of Chicago, according to reliable sources in The Washington Post. This comes as part of President Donald Trump's broader attempts to address issues of crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration. The plans, which have been under development for several weeks, involve multiple strategies. One option … [Read more...] about Pentagon Eyes Nationwide Guard Deployments, With Chicago First in Line
Pentagon Moves to Protect D.C.: Hegseth Signs Order for Armed Guard
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reported to have authorized nearly 2,000 National Guard troops stationed in our nation's capital to carry weapons when their mission necessitates it. This development signals a potential expansion in the security role in Washington, D.C. This authorization is anticipated to come into effect in the forthcoming days, as the Guard force, … [Read more...] about Pentagon Moves to Protect D.C.: Hegseth Signs Order for Armed Guard