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National Guard troops part of surge of forces in DC

National Guard’s presence will grow in DC Wednesday night, White House says

The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.

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National Guard troops part of surge of forces in DC: White House official

On Tuesday night, more than 1,450 federal law enforcement officers and National Guard members patrolled Washington, according to a White House official. Forces made 43 arrests on Tuesday night -- nearly twice the amount they made Monday night.

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How DC’s unique status let Trump take control of police, deploy National Guard

President Donald Trump directly controls DC's police and National Guard because of the federal enclave's unique status, experts say.

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National Guard troops spotted in Washington DC as Trump launches crackdown on street crime

Trump invokes federal control over D.C. police amid crime surge, with National Guard spotted leaving armory as authorities ...

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National Guard troops told to maintain presence near National Mall as part of Trump’s anti-crime mission

National Guard troops called on to active-duty by President Donald Trump arrived on the footsteps of the Washington Monument ...

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Few National Guard troops seen patrolling DC as residents oppose deployment

President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to fight crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., but few troops were seen on Aug. 13.

Chris Matthews: Trump calling in National Guard strengthens his hands in Red states

Hundreds of National Guard troops have reported for duty in Washington, DC and the city’s police force has been placed under federal control, on orders from President Trump. The Morning Joe panel ...

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Guard members waiting for orders as they begin to gather in DC

As the first of 800 Washington, D.C., National Guard members activated by President Donald Trump to assist with law ...

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