US National Guard
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Trump deploys U.S. troops to Memphis in ‘replica’ of D.C. crime crackdownTrump said National Guard troops would deployed and join a special task force in the Tennessee capital comprised of officials from various federal agencies.U.S. NewsSep 15
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Some Republicans want Trump to expand use of military on US soilLawmakers from Louisiana — a red state that surrounds politically blue New Orleans — said it was a great idea for National Guard troops to go there next.U.S. NewsSep 8
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Fencing around U.S. Capitol to be scaled back as security threat diminishesLawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing, which was erected following the Jan. 6 insurrection, as unsightly, expensive and beyond what is necessary.WorldMar 15, 2021
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National Guard to remain at U.S. Capitol after Pentagon approves extensionAccording to a statement issued by the department, close to 2,300 Guard troops will continue to provide security in Washington until May 23, at the request of the Capitol Police.NewsMar 9, 2021
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Photos of U.S. National Guards sleeping in garage sparks outcryAbout 25,000 Guard members from across the country deployed to help secure President Joe Biden's inauguration, which went off with only a handful of minor arrests.WorldJan 22, 2021
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No sign of ‘insider threat’ among troops protecting Biden inauguration: Pentagon chiefThe FBI is assisting the U.S. military in vetting more than 25,000 National Guard troops being deployed to help protect Joe Biden's inauguration for potential security concerns.WorldJan 18, 2021
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Biden inauguration: FBI vetting national guard members amid fears of inside attackArmy Secretary Ryan McCarthy said officials are conscious of the potential threat, and he warned commanders to be on the lookout for any problems within their ranks.PoliticsJan 18, 2021
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National Guard on 24-hour watch in U.S. Capitol after deadly riotWhile National Guard troops have been stationed inside and outside the seat of Congress since at least Friday, earlier they had not been armed with rifles.PoliticsJan 13, 2021
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Some of the 10K National Guard troops at Biden’s inauguration will be armed: officialsThe decision by U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy comes as the FBI has warned of armed protests being planned for Washington in the run-up to the Jan. 20 inauguration.PoliticsJan 13, 2021
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