National Guard troops to stay on Washington, DC, streets through 2026
National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.
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National Guard troops to stay on Washington, D.C., streets through 2026
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1 sourceNational Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says