US National Guard Troops in Washington DC Begin Carrying Weapons

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

International

National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., have begun carrying their service-issued weapons, including M17 pistols and some M4 rifles. The order was implemented on the evening of August 24 following a directive from the Defense Secretary, marking a major escalation in the Guard’s

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Trump Weighs Sending Hundreds of National Guard to Washington

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

President Donald Trump is considering deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The U.S. military has begun preparations, though no final decision has been announced. Officials say troop numbers and exact roles are still undecided. A Bold Step for a Unique City In Washington, the President—unlike in U.S. states—controls the National Guard directly.

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Trump Deploys Troops to LA Amid Escalating Immigration Protests

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

As tensions reach a boiling point in Los Angeles, a dramatic escalation unfolded following large-scale immigration raids across Southern California. Federal immigration agents, backed by an expanding military presence, have triggered widespread protests and a constitutional standoff between state and federal authorities. Immigration Protests Spark Chaos The unrest began

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California Sues Trump Over LA National Guard Move

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

The state of California has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles, calling it an unconstitutional overreach of executive power. The move came amid intensifying protests following aggressive immigration enforcement actions that sparked public outrage and civil unrest in early June.