# Guard Expansion in D.C.

- Place: Washington, D.C., United States (38.9072, -77.0369)
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:26:02.960Z · expires 2026-11-13T00:26:02.960Z
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Hegseth expands National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., per New Republic reports.

The move follows an arrest involving a 'finger gun' gesture, as noted by Politico.

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## Sources

- [Hegseth Expands National Guard in D.C. Amid Arrest Over “Finger Gun”](https://newrepublic.com/post/217649/hegseth-expands-national-guard-dc-arrest-finger-gun) · newrepublic.com · 2026-11-05
- [Hegseth expands National Guard presence in DC](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/11/05/hegseth-expands-d-c-national-guard-presence-01151398) · politico.com · 2026-11-05