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National Guard in D.C. Authorized to Carry Firearms Amid Crime Surge Efforts

National Guard in D.C. Authorized to Carry Firearms Amid Crime Surge Efforts

National Guard in D.C. Authorized to Carry Firearms Amid Crime Surge Efforts WASHINGTON — National Guard troops deployed to Washington this month to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to mitigate crime have begun carrying firearms. This significant shift in posture was confirmed by a Defense Department official privy to the planning, stating that the arming began Sunday evening. The majority of the guard members are equipped with their service-issued M17 pistols, while a smaller contingent carries M4 rifles. Federal task…

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JD Vance Heckled During DC National Guard Photo Op Amidst ‘Free DC!’ Chants

JD Vance Heckled During DC National Guard Photo Op Amidst ‘Free DC!’ Chants

JD Vance Heckled During DC National Guard Photo Op Amidst ‘Free DC!’ Chants Senator JD Vance faced strong public disapproval, including boos and chants of “Free DC!”, during a recent photo opportunity with National Guard troops at Union Station in Washington. The incident occurred as Vance, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, distributed hamburgers to troops deployed last week by former President Donald Trump. Vance addressed the troops, stating, “We appreciate…

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Trump’s DC Crackdown Escalates: National Guard Deployments Expand as Cities Prepare Legal Fight

Trump’s DC Crackdown Escalates: National Guard Deployments Expand as Cities Prepare Legal Fight

Trump’s DC Crackdown Escalates: National Guard Deployments Expand as Cities Prepare Legal Fight Washington D.C. is bracing for an expanded federal presence as three additional states commit to deploying National Guard troops, intensifying President Donald Trump’s controversial crackdown. Following initial deployments, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio have announced plans to send hundreds of National Guard personnel to the nation’s capital in the coming days. This escalation comes amidst skepticism from crime prevention experts, who argue such measures will do…

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Van Hollen Slams Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment as ‘Abuse of Power,’ Citing Low Crime

Van Hollen Slams Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment as ‘Abuse of Power,’ Citing Low Crime

Van Hollen Slams Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment as ‘Abuse of Power,’ Citing Low Crime Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) vehemently criticized President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., labeling it a “total abuse of power” and a “manufactured emergency.” Speaking on ABC News’ “This Week” on August 17, 2025, Van Hollen disputed the administration’s rationale, highlighting that violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low and on a downward trajectory. The Maryland senator expressed…

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DC Mayor Bowser Navigates Federal Power Play Amidst Trump’s City Takeover Efforts

DC Mayor Bowser Navigates Federal Power Play Amidst Trump’s City Takeover Efforts

DC Mayor Bowser Navigates Federal Power Play Amidst Trump’s City Takeover Efforts As National Guard troops are deployed across Washington D.C. under President Donald Trump’s initiatives to curb crime, Mayor Muriel Bowser is exercising a cautious response. She has characterized Trump’s assumption of control over the city’s police department and the activation of 800 Guard members as “unsettling and unprecedented,” even going so far as to label his actions an “authoritarian push.” Despite this significant federal incursion into the city’s…

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DC Man Faces Federal Charges After Sandwich Assault on CBP Agent Amid Rising Tensions

DC Man Faces Federal Charges After Sandwich Assault on CBP Agent Amid Rising Tensions

DC Man Faces Federal Charges After Sandwich Assault on CBP Agent Amid Rising Tensions A Washington, D.C., man is facing federal charges after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent this past Sunday, August 10, 2025. The incident, which reportedly occurred near 14th Street in Northwest Washington, has led to Sean Charles Dunn being charged with assaulting a federal officer. According to the criminal complaint, Dunn confronted the CBP agent and a Metro Transit Police…

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