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National Guard troops preparing to carry weapons in Washington, WSJ reports

Reuters AMERICAS
Published August 16,2025
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A members of the National Guard arrives at the DC Armory in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2025 after troops were given orders to report on Tuesday morning according to media reports. (AFP)

National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., are preparing to carry weapons in the coming days, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.