National Guard troops are expected to remain stationed in Washington, D.C. , for three months longer than anticipated, as War Secretary Pete Hegseth is extending their deployment through February 2026.

The development, reported by multiple outlets, marks the second time an extension has been authorized, after President Donald Trump first ordered troops to the District of Columbia in August in an effort to combat crime and improve safety for residents.

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In September, the administration issued an extension for troops to remain in the district through November in wha

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