US EditionHegseth extends National Guard in DC through February
About 2,300 National Guard troops will remain deployed amid legal disputes between the Trump administration and DC officials over their removal.
- The deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, DC will be extended through February 2026.
- As of Wednesday morning, 2,387 National Guard troops from various states had been deployed in Washington, DC, costing about $1 million per day.
- The Trump administration has left the door open for how long the mission could continue, with frustration over the unclear timeline as guard members often leave higher-paying civilian jobs.
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Hegseth Extends National Guard Deployment in D.C. Through February
by Natalia Mittelstadt Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended the deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., through February. The deployment of more than 2,000 National Guardsmen was set to expire at the end of November, a Pentagon official told The Hill news outlet on Thursday. An Army official told the media outlet the Guardsmen “are patrolling communities, deterring crime, and providing vital assistance to the citizens and …
National Guard Will Remain Deployed in DC Until February.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: War Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended the deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., through February.WHO WAS INVOLVED: War Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Guardsmen from multiple states, and federal agencies including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).WHEN & WHERE: The deployment began in August and wil…
The National Guard will remain in the US capital, Washington, for several more months, according to media reports. Its deployment has been extended until the end of February, several American media outlets reported, citing informed sources.
Hegseth Extends D.C. National Guard Deployment Through February
Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via APSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to extend their mission in Washington, D.C., through February, according to multiple reports.Hegseth’s order for more than 2,000 troops from around the country deployed to the District of Columbia was set to expire on Nov. 30, but earlier this week Hegseth issued the extension into 2026.Hegesth’s order came weeks after NOTUS reported that Brig. Gen.…
National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. extended through February
The deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., has been extended into early next year, according to NewsNation. The troops’ orders, which were set to expire at the end of November, have been renewed for another 90-day period, keeping National Guard personnel in the capital through at least February 2026, according to NewsNation White House correspondent Kellie Meyer, citing a defense official. The deployment began in August under a…
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