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DOJ announces surge of National Guard troops ahead of America 250 celebrations

By David Zimmermann
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Hundreds more National Guard troops are arriving in Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary this summer, the Department of Justice announced on Friday.

The planned “summer surge,” as DOJ officials described the increased law enforcement presence, will include an additional 1,500 National Guard troops, bringing the total number to 5,000.

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