A Defense Department estimate reveals extending the National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C., until January 2029 will cost $1.4 billion, drawing sharp criticism from local officials and Democrats over militarization and taxpayer expense.
The extended National Guard deployment in Washington D.C. until January 2029 is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, sparking criticism over militarization and misuse of taxpayer funds.
The US Defense Department estimates extending the National Guard deployment in Washington, DC, until January 2029 will cost $1.4 billion, covering 2,500 Guard members. The move, criticized for infringing on the city's autonomy and militarizing its streets, was extended despite local and Democratic lawmakers' objections, highlighting concerns over the $1.4 billion cost amid rising public expenses.
Major Collin Welch, a National Guard officer, pleaded guilty to stealing $54,000 in government funds and immigration fraud. He secretly married a Mongolian woman, using forged documents and a government travel card to maintain a double life and unlawfully bring her and her daughter to the U.S.
An explosion near a summer cafe in central Moscow killed three people, including the suspected bomber and a security guard, and injured 21 others. The National Anti-Terrorism Committee reported an unknown woman attempted to bring an improvised explosive device.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
A cargo truck collided with vehicles responding to an earlier accident on a highway in Jalisco, Mexico, killing at least 9 people, including two children. Ten others were injured, including National Guard officers and four US citizens. The crash caused multiple vehicles to catch fire.
Over 200 children and counselors were airlifted from Camp Taum Sauk in Lesterville, Missouri, by the National Guard due to historic rainfall and severe flooding. The rescue involved eight Black Hawk helicopters, and families were reunited with their children at a nearby elementary school.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is recalling his National Guard members from Washington, D.C. earlier than planned due to concerns they were used for presence patrols in neighborhoods, deviating from their assigned role for America 250 celebrations. Other Democratic governors also sent troops with similar event-specific orders, but activists have documented guard members on broader law enforcement duties.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard troop near the White House, has been hospitalized due to a life-threatening medical condition from refusing to eat in pretrial custody. Prosecutors are seeking access to his medical records.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of shooting two National Guard troops near a D.C. Metro station, is hospitalized after refusing food and water in jail. His health has "deteriorated quite substantially," a judge stated.
California and New York are advancing legislation requiring 3D printers to incorporate "print blocker" software to prevent the creation of firearm components. This move shifts regulation from gun files to the machines themselves, but the vague specifications of the technology raise concerns about potential surveillance and impact on the 3D printing industry.
The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, 20, who was fatally shot by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding answers and video footage of the incident. Johnson's family disputes the police narrative that he turned toward guards with a gun while fleeing.
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot Tyrin Johnson, 20, during a pursuit in Memphis after he allegedly turned toward them with a gun. The guardsmen are part of a Trump-backed anti-crime task force.
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man, Tyrin Johnson, in Memphis on Sunday during a pursuit. Authorities stated the man turned toward the soldiers with a gun. The Guard members were part of a federal troop deployment launched last fall to combat crime in the city.
National Guard troops fatally shot an armed 20-year-old man, Tyrin Johnson, in downtown Memphis early Sunday. Police were responding to shots fired when they encountered Johnson, who fled on foot and was pursued by officers and National Guard soldiers. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
Washington, DC settles with protester Sam O'Hara, who played Star Wars' Imperial March near National Guard troops during a 2023 immigration crackdown, for an undisclosed sum, resolving First and Fourth Amendment claims.
The District of Columbia has settled with Sam O'Hara, who claimed police illegally detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song from "Star Wars" on his phone during a protest against federal law enforcement. The settlement amount is undisclosed.
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard members to Washington, D.C., for the first time since President Trump's controversial deployment. While governors state the troops are for America 250 celebrations, the federal Joint Task Force lists them as part of its ongoing law enforcement mission, causing confusion and legal concerns.
National Guard and Park Police patrol the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following damage and an algae bloom after a $14 million renovation championed by Donald Trump. Trump alleges intentional damage by "SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!" while one individual was arrested for touching a peeling liner.
Russian National Guard UAV crews discovered and destroyed two Ukrainian army relay stations in the Kharkov area. These stations were used to extend the flight range of FPV drones and facilitate communication between Ukrainian units.
At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in Chicago shootings over the weekend. Donald Trump again called for military intervention, suggesting he could make the city safe in a month. Governor Pritzker has previously opposed federalizing the National Guard.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, pleaded not guilty to 17 charges, including first-degree murder, in a new indictment that makes him eligible for the death penalty. He is accused of killing Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounding Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe near the White House.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported the destruction of Ukrainian National Guard and army deployment sites near Belitskoye and Shchurovo in the Donetsk region using FAB-3000 and FAB-1500 glide bombs. Video evidence was provided.
