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Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Gary Fields And Nathan Ellgren, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the situation are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including actions taken by other states like Minnesota and Michigan. A National Guard deployment in Washington has grown during the country's 250th anniversary celebrations.
A National Guard deployment in Washington has grown during the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. This increase is partly due to troops from Democratic-led states.
Some people in Washington are upset, believing the troops are not just helping with security for the festivities. They think the troops are being used for the Trump administration's ongoing deployment in the city.
Further details about the situation are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including actions taken by other states like Minnesota and Michigan.
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Category: parks Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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