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Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses the 51st annual conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States in Little Rock, Arkansas, Aug. 8, 2022. (Sgt. 1st Class Zach Sheely/Army National Guard)

Pentagon reviewing how DC Guard is called up for duty

A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection

Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows

With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

DC seeks security boost and eyes National Guard authority

Last week’s security debacle has lent momentum and urgency to the longstanding effort for D.C. to gain direct authority over its National Guard contingent.

3 years ago

DC National Guard activated for pro-Trump protests as mayor urges calm

Congress is meeting this week to certify the Electoral College results, and President Donald Trump has refused to concede while whipping up support for protests.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns

President Donald Trump’s July Fourth celebration on the National Mall will feature one of the largest fireworks displays ever and as many as 300,000 face masks will be given away to those who want them — but despite health concerns from D.C.‘s mayor, no one apparently will be required to wear them.

4 years ago