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Hegseth expands National Guard operations in DC, authorizes police patrol cars, Humvees and boats
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, authorized 60 marked patrol cars, Humvees, and D.C. National Guard boats for operations in Washington, D.C. The authorization came as a council hearing was held calling for removal of the military presence in the city. No additional details on the deployment timeline or operational scope were provided.
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