The Latest Breaking News from National Guard

Trump Escalates With $5 Billion Suit Threat, Framing CAP's National Guard Findings as Hurt Feelings

President Trump threatens a $5 billion defamation lawsuit against the Center for American Progress over its report challenging National Guard crime reduction claims, which CAP defends as evidence-based.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report

A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the national guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billions

The Guardian - US · Aug 21

Under-fire Jeanine Pirro praises Trump’s troop surge with her job on the line after Reflecting Pool debacle

DC’s top prosecutor defends Trump’s troop deployments as the president threatens lawsuits over a report that doubted their impact

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime

‘It’s like they brought people here from all across the country, just to be here,’ one person says

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington's streets. They seldom stop crime

In Washington D.C., National Guard troops are stationed not as crime fighters but as symbols of security. They primarily patrol peaceful neighborhoods and handle minor situations, costing taxpayers millions each day until 2029. Unfortunately, their presence has had minimal effect on reducing violent crime rates, raising questions about the effectiveness…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

I Played a Game Simulating the Aftermath of the 2028 Election. Here's How It Went.

The Democratic nominee won five swing states by less than one percentage point. Then things got crazy.

Reason · Aug 14

World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffiti

The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalised with soap and graffiti. Police and National Guard troops responded to the desecrated sacred place of remembrance. Investigators are working to identify the individuals responsible for this unacceptable act. The Interior Department stated the vandalism will not be tolerated by authorities.…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

1 Year Later, Why Is the National Guard Still in D.C.?

As the National Guard deployment stretches into its second year, questions remain about why the $55 million-per-month show of force is necessary at all.

Reason · Aug 11

DC residents say they are fed up with Trump’s ‘police state’

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

DC residents call Trump’s National Guard extension ‘demoralizing’ as they endure a ‘police state’

Extending the deployment into 2029 will cost about $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate

The Independent UK · Aug 10