Hegseth orders National Guard troops in DC to carry weapons
Hegseth orders National Guard troops in DC to carry weapons.
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Hegseth approves up to 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if needed: FOX News
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2 sourcesHegseth authorizes National Guard troops to carry service weapons in DC