Shea Levin · Nov 5, 2026
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🇺🇸 POLITICAL REPORTS: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth authorized an expanded National Guard presence in Washington, including military vehicles, police cars and boats. Troops will support police targeting drug traffickers and gangs but cannot arrest or pursue suspects.
- The expansion runs through the end of 2026; the broader deployment is expected to continue until January 2029.


