Hegseth authorizes National Guard troops in D.C. to carry weapons

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized approximately 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. to carry weapons as part of a crime crackdown, transitioning from their previous unarmed status while assisting local law enforcement. This deployment has faced criticism from Democratic leaders, and Mayor Bowser cites a 26% decrease in violent crime, while the Justice Department investigates potential manipulation of crime data.

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