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National Guard gets boats and Humvees as D.C. leaders seek to oust troops

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Hegseth expands National Guard DC patrols with military vehicles and boats amid impeachment threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the National Guard to expand its presence in Washington D.C. with military tactical vehicles, Humvees, and patrol boats, even as House Democrats floated impeachment and calls for his removal mounted after the midterm losses.

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Hegseth expands National Guard DC patrols with military vehicles and boats amid impeachment threats
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