National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC will remain mobilized in the city at least through February 2026, according to people familiar with the Guard’s orders.

As most government activities remain shut down in Washington D.C. due to budget gridlock, the National Guard remains on patrol across the nation’s capital.

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., could be extended into the summer of 2026, according to a new court filing and emails of National Guard leaders

A federal judge heard arguments on the D.C. Attorney General’s request for an order to remove National Guard troops from the streets of the District, but did not rule from the bench Friday.

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb says National Guard troops may be staying far longer than expected, possibly through the summer of 2026, when the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

National Guard members intervened in a chaotic street fight near Nationals Park Wednesday that ended with one man being stabbed with a large kitchen knife.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has launched a website to recruit more law enforcement officers to police Washington, D.C., as it seeks to expand its control over the nation's capital.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., through February, a Defense Department official confirmed to The Hill. The deployment of

White House touts D.C. crime crackdown as national blueprint, combining National Guard forces with stronger prosecution to tackle violent crime across America.