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DC helicopter route permanently closed after fatal Black Hawk crash
The move follows federal investigators's call for a ban on helo flights on the route, citing a string of near misses in recent years.
By John Seewer, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Guard soldiers may lose training if not reimbursed for Capitol mission
The National Guard may have to make serious cuts to training and readiness if Congress doesn't reimburse it for more than four months of Capitol security duty.
By Davis Winkie
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.
Lawmakers propose $200 million for new Guard quick reaction force to aid Capitol security
The quick reaction force would fall under the District of Columbia Air National Guard.
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ may have been terrible, but at least we have this X-wing
The X-wing is on display May 5.
By Sarah Sicard
Repeated National Guard missions in DC trigger frustration, denials
According to defense officials, the Army on Monday approved only about a quarter of the Guard troops requested by city officials to provide security in case of unrest after the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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
Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows
With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army CID investigating missing DC National Guard rifle
Criminal investigators are looking into an M4 rifle that went missing after a training event.
End the National Guard mission at the US Capitol
It's time for local law enforcement to assume responsibility for Capitol security, officials from the National Guard Association of the United States say.
By Michael McGuire and J. Roy Robinson
Police request 60-day extension of National Guard troop presence at US Capitol
The request to keep as many as 2,200 Guard troops in D.C. underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for violence at the Capitol.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press