Armed troops have patrolled D.C. for 1 year now. It's challenging democratic norms

2 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 11, 2026

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04:30 AM 1 source: NPR
A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life
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12:30 PM 1 source: NPR
Armed troops have patrolled D.C. for 1 year now. It's challenging democratic norms