National Guard in D.C. One Year On | Washington DC News

One year after the National Guard’s controversial deployment in D.C. under a declared crime emergency, activists with Free D.C. are rallying against what they call an occupation—especially targeting homeless residents most affected by the Guard’s presence. They argue that funds earmarked for housing troops until 2029 should instead go to housing D.C.’s own vulnerable citizens, defending the city’s home rule rights. The protest merged with nightly demonstrations from elderly residents banging pots and pans—a chorus of dissent against the growing law enforcement footprint. Meanwhile, the White House signals the Guard’s stay is becoming permanent, extending through 2029, deepening tensions over public safety, governance, and resource allocation. This isn’t just a protest—it’s a year-long fight that shows no signs of slowing down. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com 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/cda8fdccb2b01fd0