Pete Hegseth, National Guard and FOX 5 DC
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized National Guard troops to carry weapons as operations expand throughout Washington to crack down on crime.
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An estimated 1,900 troops are being deployed in D.C. More than half are coming from Republican-led states. Besides Union Station, they've mostly been spotted around downtown areas, including the National Mall and Metro stops.