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SECURITYAug 10 · 11:08 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITGary Fields, Associated Press

Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029

A National Guard deployment, initially announced by President Donald Trump amid a crime emergency, has been extended through January 2029. While government officials credit the surge with dropping crime rates and transforming D.C. into a safe haven, local residents argue that the sustained presence of troops is an unacceptable attempt to restrict the city's autonomy.

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