A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence.
Published Jul 8, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT
A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence.
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Gary Fields and Nathan Ellgren
Published Jul 8, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT
The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence…
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