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West Virginia National Guard to deploy to DC to support Trump's federal takeover
The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has been directed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to support President Trump’s federal takeover by deploying troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration.
West Virginia National Guard being sent to DC as White House escalates takeover
West Virginia National Guard troops are now being sent to Washington, DC, in an escalation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to federally take over law enforcement in the city.
West Virginia Governor Morrisey Deploys National Guard To DC Amid Trump’s Police Takeover
Morrisey said the deployment includes hundreds of “skilled personnel” at the request of the Trump administration.
West Virginia National Guard to deploy troops in Washington after Trump loses court battle over DC Police
At the request of the president, West Virginia is sending in troops from its National Guard to support President Trump's efforts in Washington, D.C.
Trump Administration Live Updates: West Virginia Governor Sending Guard Troops to Assist in D.C.
Returning from a summit in Alaska, Mr. Trump said early on Saturday that he and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia had discussed working toward a full peace deal in Ukraine instead of first agreeing to a cease-fire.
West Virginia National Guard sending troops to support President Trump’s D.C. initiative
According to a release from Morrisey's press office, the West Virginia National Guard will deploy troops to the nation's capital "as a show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation."

Trump vowed DC takeover multiple times on 2024 campaign trail: 'He's keeping his promise'

Trump fulfills campaign promise by federalizing D.C. with 30-day emergency control, cracking down on crime in the nation's ...

ACLU: Trump’s DC takeover ‘a brazen abuse of power’ that reveals need for statehood

Trump was able to execute his recent takeover of Washington D.C.’s law enforcement because of the level of control the ...

Notice a theme to Trump's planned takeovers of cities? These Black mayors do.

President Trump has warned he might send the National Guard to other cities. The Black mayors of those cities vow to push back.

Hundreds arrested as Trump’s Washington, DC, crime crackdown hits full stride

The Trump administration’s crackdown on violent crime in Washington, D.C., has already netted more than 240 arrests and seized 38 guns off the streets, a White House official said.

Trump’s DC police takeover was fueled by attack on former DOGE staffer and his own observations of homelessness, allies say

Trump has long focused on crime and cleanliness in DC and other cities, sparring periodically with Democratic mayors during ...

Trump's aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities

The left sees President Donald Trump's attempted takeover of Washington law enforcement as part of a multifront march to ...

DC goes without $1B in public safety funds as Trump’s takeover continues

As the Trump administration asserts control over the Washington, D.C., police force to address crime, Maryland Democrats say ...
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Trump's week in review: DC takeover to reduce crime, 'Pursuing Peace' summit with Putin

Another week of the Trump administration saw significant developments in domestic and foreign policy, including drastic ...