<h1>Defense Secretary arms National Guard in capital, raising questions under 18 U.S.C. § 1385 and rules on use of force</h1> The Defense Secretary ordered National Guard troops patrolling the capital to carry service weapons, reversing earlier guidance that they remain unarmed. The change escalates a federal intervention initiated by the President to assist law enforcement and city operations, while troop duties to date have been largely non-law-enforcement (landmark protection, crowd control). Legal issues include potential limits under federal law on military roles in domestic policing, requirements for appropriate training, command and rules-of-engagement clarity, municipal consent and oversight, and civil-liberties and liability risks if armed troops engage civilians. The administration also seeks substantial federal funds tied to the deployment.