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.

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.

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

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.

US National Guard troops in Washington, DC will remain deployed in the nation’s capital at least through February 2026, CNN reported Wednesday, citing sources "familiar with the guard’s orders." The troops’ deployment orders, which were set to expire at the end of November, were reportedly extended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Sam O'Hara was detained after Ohio troops took issue with his tactics, calling police after he repeatedly trailed them while blaring the "Star Wars" theme.

The D.C. resident was handcuffed and briefly detained last month for protesting National Guard members by playing “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars.”

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.