More National Guard Troops Head to D.C. Before America 250th
May 16, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via The New York Times
More National Guard troops are being sent to Washington, D.C. ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The move signals another show of force in the capital as officials prepare for a major national milestone. Supporters will call it security; skeptics will see the usual federal instinct to respond to everything with more uniforms and more control. Either way, the buildup reflects how heavily D.C. leans on government force. Read more about this...