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Guard in D.C. Amid Protests and Costs | Bend News
Pete Hegseth’s dramatic dismissal of protesters at a National Guard ceremony in D.C. sparks national debate as the Guard’s one-year domestic deployment nears its midpoint—with 5,000 troops now on the ground, tasked with civic duties like trash collection and tourist patrols. While some states like Michigan vow to pull out if the mission expands beyond holiday events, the $660 million price tag and mixed crime data raise urgent questions. And beneath the surface: a deadly November shooting that left one Guard member dead, with a suspect facing possible death penalty. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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