National Guard to Remain in D.C. Through Next Year

The National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., will remain deployed in the district through at least February 2026, CNN reported.

The troops’ orders had been expected to lapse at the end of November, but were recently extended by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

There are 2,387 National Guard troops in D.C., with the mission costing $1 million daily, according to CNN.