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National Guard to use boats, Humvees in expanded DC presence

The Hill·November 5, 2026·1 min read
National Guard to use boats, Humvees in expanded DC presence

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the National Guard to use boats, up to 60 marked police cars, and military tactical vehicles in Washington, D.C., via an Oct. 29 memo, a Pentagon official confirmed Thursday. The expanded presence follows the midterm elections, with the move reported by Politico and confirmed by The Hill.

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