Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington in August 2025 to address crime. The deployment has now been extended through 2029. The administration says crime numbers have fallen, while progressive critics have questioned whether the deployment is effective.
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9 sourcesThe effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.
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9 sourcesFree DC marks one year of the National Guard deployment with a downtown rally
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8 sourcesOne year later, some DC residents praise Trump’s National Guard deployment
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1 articleDC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment
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2 developments- Aug 10Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
- Aug 11The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.
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