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DC Attorney General Sues to End Federal National Guard ‘Occupation’

DC Attorney General Sues to End Federal National Guard ‘Occupation’

DC Attorney General Sues to End Federal National Guard ‘Occupation’ Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit on Thursday, September 4, 2025, seeking to immediately halt the Trump administration’s deployment of nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, labeling it an “unlawful military occupation.” The federal deployment, which has seen troops from seven states stationed in the district since August 11, 2025, is set to expire on September 10. Schwalb’s lawsuit argues that the deployment…

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Defense Secretary Authorizes Armed National Guard Deployment in DC

Defense Secretary Authorizes Armed National Guard Deployment in DC

Defense Secretary Authorizes Armed National Guard Deployment in DC Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed an order authorizing National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., to carry weapons, marking a significant escalation in the federal government’s efforts to address crime in the nation’s capital. The new authority, confirmed by a defense official on Friday, August 22, 2025, is expected to be acted upon in the coming days. This decision paves the way for the nearly 2,000 mobilized troops to potentially…

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Mississippi Deploys National Guard to DC as Federal Policing Escalates

Mississippi Deploys National Guard to DC as Federal Policing Escalates

Mississippi Deploys National Guard to DC as Federal Policing Escalates Mississippi has become the fourth state to deploy its National Guard to Washington D.C., joining a growing federal operation spearheaded by the Trump administration. Governor Tate Reeves announced Monday that approximately 200 Mississippi National Guard Soldiers are being sent to the capital, citing a need to combat what he described as “out of control” crime. This latest deployment follows similar commitments from West Virginia (300-400 troops), South Carolina (200), and…

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Trump Deploys National Guard to DC, Initiates Federal Police Takeover Amid City Outcry

Trump Deploys National Guard to DC, Initiates Federal Police Takeover Amid City Outcry

Trump Deploys National Guard to DC, Initiates Federal Police Takeover Amid City Outcry WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration has mobilized the Washington, D.C. National Guard and initiated a controversial federal takeover of the city’s police department, citing an urgent need to restore order. Military vehicles and National Guard troops were seen near the Washington Monument on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as part of President Trump’s declared anti-crime mission for the nation’s capital. City officials have expressed surprise and dismay,…

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