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A line of DC National Guard members stand in Lafayette Park as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, near the White House in Washington

ACLU sues DC Guard over actions during George Floyd protests

When people continued marching after a 7 p.m. curfew, the D.C. National Guard flew two helicopters 45 feet above protestors' heads.

By Zamone Perez

14 months ago

In this June 1, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump departs the White House to visit outside St. John's Church in Washington.

Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters

Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.

By Leo Shane III

24 months ago

The National Guard really wants to grow. The latest budget is reducing their numbers

Though senior leaders have asked for more troops, it's probably not to be.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.

3 years ago

Guard’s use of MedEvac helos over DC protests was ‘reasonable,’ Pentagon review says

D.C. Guard aircrews lacked specific training and procedures to deal with civil disturbances.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Kentucky prosecutor won’t seek charges in Guard shooting of cook

In all, 19 rounds were fired by two Guard members and two Louisville officers after David McAtee fired the first of two shots last year.

3 years ago

Trump acting Pentagon chief defends military response to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol

Christopher Miller’s testimony will amount to the most thorough explanation of Pentagon actions after months of criticism that it took hours for the National Guard to arrive.

3 years ago

Probe faults DC National Guard use of helicopter during June protests

The long-overdue report was triggered by widespread objections after one D.C. Guard helicopter hovered low enough over protesters to create a deafening noise and spray protesters with rotor wash.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Wyoming governor quietly mobilized National Guard troops in Cheyenne

The Wyoming governor didn't previously disclose details of the deployment of 60 Army National Guard and 13 Air National Guard members in the Cheyenne area because it was a “security operation,” a spokesman said.

3 years ago

Small numbers of protesters gather at fortified US capitols

Small groups of right-wing protesters — some of them carrying rifles — gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.

3 years ago

FBI tracking ‘extensive’ online chatter about armed protests

Director Christopher Wray said the FBI remains concerned about the potential for violence at protests and rallies in Washington and in state capitols around the country.

3 years ago

Army Guardsman, first known service member, arrested after Capitol riot

“Lol to anyone who’s possibly concerned about the picture of me going around ... Not like I did anything illegal,” the Guardsman said in a social media post.

By Kyle Rempfer and Stephen Losey

3 years ago