Some National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., will begin to carry firearms to conduct their mission in the city, two U.S. officials told NBC News. Not all troops will carry weapons, one ...

President Donald Trump's use of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., has sparked a political debate over crime reduction ...

President Trump on Tuesday claimed, "I have the right to do anything I want" as Chicago waits to see if he will follow ...

The arming of the troops marks a change since guardsmen were first deployed to the district earlier this week. They were tasked with addressing crime and homelessness in the capital. A spokesperson ...