At a glance
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized a wider National Guard presence in Washington, D.C.123
The expanded operations involve the use of military boats and tactical vehicles.13
A Pentagon official confirmed the authorization following an October 29 memo.12
Where sources agree
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized expanded D.C. patrols3 of 3
- The authorization includes military boats and vehicles3 of 3
- The decision was made on October 292 of 3
Where sources differ
What additional events or reactions accompanied the authorization?
The memo preceded a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections, according to The New York Times.2
A council hearing demanded that the military presence be removed, according to Fox News.3
Who covered this
3 National
Sources
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