Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved an increased National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., involving military vehicles, boats, and patrol cars. The National Guard is deepening its work alongside local law enforcement in the capital. The troops are now operating with this expanded equipment and integration as part of the new arrangement.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 5d ago

Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

The New RepublicLeft· 5d ago

Hegseth Expands National Guard in D.C. Amid Arrest Over “Finger Gun”

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Military.comCenter· 4d ago

National Guard to Use Boats, Police Cars And Other Vehicles After Hegseth Expands DC Presence

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WCBD News 2Center· 5d ago

Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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Hegseth Authorizes National Guard To Use Military Vehicles, Boats, Patrol Cars In DC…

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Hegseth authorizes expansion of National Guard operations in DC…

Washington ExaminerRight· 5d ago

Hegseth expands National Guard patrols in DC with military vehicles and boats

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Hegseth authorizes expansion of National Guard operations in DC

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Hegseth expands National Guard operations in DC, authorizes police patrol cars, Humvees and boats