https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53359 The Department of Defense ordered National Guard troops patrolling Washington to begin carrying service-issued weapons, reversing prior guidance that they remain unarmed while supporting a federal law enforcement intervention. The Pentagon did not detail the operational need or rules for use of force. Critics warn arming guardsmen raises training, oversight, and civil-military role concerns, and city officials were reportedly informed though public responses were limited. en-us Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:16:03 +0530 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53359 The Department of Defense ordered National Guard troops patrolling Washington to begin carrying service-issued weapons, reversing prior guidance that they remain unarmed while supporting a federal law enforcement intervention. The Pentagon did not detail the operational need or rules for use of force. Critics warn arming guardsmen raises training, oversight, and civil-military role concerns, and city officials were reportedly informed though public responses were limited. News - Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=53359