Council members push back on plan to keep National Guard troops in DC into 2029

D.C. Council members criticized plans to extend National Guard deployment in the District through 2029, arguing the troops should not be used for non-emergency public safety. The Pentagon stated the mission will continue until 'law and order' is restored, while council members urged governors to recall troops after July Fourth and America 250 events. Council members also highlighted declining crime rates in D.C. this year compared to 2025.