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Pentagon Spends $1.4B on D.C. Guard | Philadelphia News
The Pentagon’s pouring an extra $1.4 billion into National Guard troops stationed in D.C. through January 2029 — a massive escalation on top of hundreds of millions already spent. Deployed since August 2025 after an unspecified incident, the Guard’s presence is now under fire from Democrats who call it a reckless waste and a civil liberties breach, especially as the military faces budget crunches elsewhere. New intel reveals they’re relocating from hotels to apartments to save $90 million — but the controversy over necessity, legality, and taxpayer dollars rages on. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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