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The Latest Breaking News from the DC National Guard

Parents demand answers after 19 cadets at military-run academy fall ill after eating lunch

‘I started feeling lightheaded and dizzy,’ one cadet told local news

The Independent UK · Jul 29

DC National Guard is moving out of its longtime HQ to make room for Commanders’ new NFL stadium

The DC National Guard has been headquartered in the Armory for more than 80 years

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Trump sent National Guard troops to Washington in August. Some are armed. Some have cleaned parks

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in Washington about two blocks from the White House

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

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DC residents should brace for the National Guard to be in the city until summer 2026, military official says

Interim commanding general of the DC National Guard asked military officials to prepare their team for winter as they anticipate staying longer

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag

In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

Hegseth orders National Guard troops in DC to carry weapons on patrol

The number of National Guard troops has grown to nearly 2,000 as President Donald Trump continues his federal takeover of the capital

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guards to Washington at Trump's request

The activations of external Guard troop deployments suggest the Trump administration sees the need for additional manpower, despite the president personally downplaying the need for Washington to hire more police officers.

Euronews · Aug 17, 2025

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What Is The DC National Guard? Chain Of Command, Powers And How Different Are They From US Police Force?

The DC National Guard answers to the US President, not a governor, with powers and duties that set it apart from both state Guard units and local police forces.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025

Pete Hegseth flagged as possible ‘Insider Threat’ over tattoo that’s associated with white supremacist groups

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

DC National Guard Approved To Assist DC Fire And EMS

DC National Guard approved to assist DC Fire and EMS from Election Day through following week. Additional guardsmen on standby for support.

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