August 4, 2026

National Guard Deployment in D.C. Estimated to Cost $1.4 Billion

The National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. is extended until January 2029, costing an estimated $1.4 billion.
Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, argue the deployment militarizes the capital and misuses taxpayer funds.
The Pentagon's estimate assumes an average of 2,500 National Guard members will remain in D.C. during this period.

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