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National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations in DC: Official

National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations around Washington, D.C., as of Thursday morning, according to a ...

Federal agents gather in DC to enforce Trump-directed crackdown on homeless encampments

Small groups of federal agents gathered throughout Washington, DC, on Thursday night to clear out homeless encampments as ...

National Guard patrolling DC's Union Station draw heckles, photo ops and little action

Around two dozen soldiers stood guard outside Washington, Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14. They had little to do.

Trump admin live updates: Trump says DC will be 'crime-free' and 'tired' grass will be replaced

National Guard troops are arriving in Washington after President Donald Trump announced on Monday that 800 National Guard ...

President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

President Donald Trump has taken control of the District of Columbia’s law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to ...

Mayors of Democratic cities beyond D.C. decry Trump's takeover threats

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors ...

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser walks delicate line with President Donald Trump, reflecting the city’s precarious position

As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D.C.

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 ...