National Guard in D.C. Costs Billions | Pierre News

Taxpayers could be on the hook for over $1.4 billion to keep National Guard troops in Washington D.C. through 2029, a deployment that started as a “crime emergency” but has ballooned to include thousands of soldiers. Senator Elizabeth Warren is furious, calling it a misuse of funds during a time when families are struggling — she insists the Guard aren’t pawns and taxpayer money isn’t a political piggy bank. With payroll, housing, and meals costing hundreds of millions alone in the next two years, this long-term commitment raises serious questions about national priorities and fiscal responsibility. 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/4eec20d81de721b1