National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC will remain mobilized in the city at least through February 2026, according to people familiar with the Guard’s orders.

The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., could be extended into the summer of 2026, according to a new court filing and emails of National Guard leaders

A federal judge heard arguments on the D.C. Attorney General’s request for an order to remove National Guard troops from the streets of the District, but did not rule from the bench Friday.

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb says National Guard troops may be staying far longer than expected, possibly through the summer of 2026, when the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

US National Guard troops in Washington, DC will remain deployed in the nation’s capital at least through February 2026, CNN reported Wednesday, citing sources "familiar with the guard’s orders." The troops’ deployment orders, which were set to expire at the end of November, were reportedly extended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The roughly 2,500 National Guard members patrolling D.C. streets could remain well past November, and possibly beyond the America250 celebrations in 2026.

The protester played “The Imperial March,” a song associated with Darth Vader, while walking behind the troops.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has launched a website to recruit more law enforcement officers to police Washington, D.C., as it seeks to expand its control over the nation's capital.

The lawsuit filed by the ACLU says a National Guard member and several other DC-area police officers violated Sam O'Hara's First Amendment rights.

White House touts D.C. crime crackdown as national blueprint, combining National Guard forces with stronger prosecution to tackle violent crime across America.