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id: 48a5d3ff71
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 16:02 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 21:26 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Hegseth approves expanded National Guard patrols in D.C.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on National Guard patrols in D.C. using military vehicles, boats and patrol cars, WTOP reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/washington/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Pete Hegseth](/washington/wiki/pete-hegseth.md), [National Guard](/washington/wiki/national-guard.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/pentagon-national-guard-expand-operations-dc-lawmaker-law-enforcment-security-washington-plans-pinto-bowser-new-elections-governor-resources-reduce-crime), 2026-11-05 16:02 EST: Pentagon plans to expand National Guard operations in DC as lawmakers try to push them out
- [WTOP](https://wtop.com/dc/2026/11/hegseth-allows-national-guard-to-boost-dc-patrols-with-military-vehicles-boats-and-patrol-cars/), 2026-11-05 16:26 EST: Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars
- [NBC4 Washington](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-councilmember-advocates-for-national-guard-withdrawal/4178875/), 2026-11-05 21:26 EST: Pinto pushes for National Guard withdrawal as Hegseth approves boat, military vehicle use

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