Federal Troops in D.C. One Year In | San Antonio News

A year after the president declared a crime emergency in Washington D.C., thousands of National Guard troops remain on city streets—now extended until January 2029—despite mounting local backlash. While arrests have surged and violent crime dropped sharply, many residents and officials question the federal overreach and its necessity. The unique political structure of D.C. makes it easy for the president to deploy troops, leaving locals powerless as a lawsuit stalls change. This issue has reshaped local politics, empowering candidates pushing for statehood and autonomy, while activists fear troops could become entangled in future unrest ahead of the presidential election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21ffbfd34c172602