Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 500 National Guardsmen to Washington, D.C. This decision comes amid ongoing security concerns in the capital.
For further details, see the recent developments regarding the deployment of National Guard troops.
The deployment is part of the administration"s efforts to bolster security in the area, although specific reasons for the increased presence have not been disclosed. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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