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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard stand guard at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, securing the area as protests continue following the death of George Floyd, a who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.

Army: Esper reverses plan to send back active-duty troops brought in to support DC region amid protests

Active-duty troops brought in to help if needed with the civil unrest in the nation’s capitol are beginning to return to their home base, after two days of more peaceful demonstrations in Washington, D.C., senior defense officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Senior military leaders being called to testify to Congress about George Floyd protest response

Lawmakers want explanations from top defense officials about how troops will be used and why active-duty forces are being deployed.

By Leo Shane III, Joe Gould and Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Trump plans to use active-duty military forces to deal with growing protests

The president said the extra forces are needed to deal with increasingly violent actors in major cities.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Senator: Deploy active-duty military to deal with violent protesters

Army veteran Tom Cotton said that military force is the answer to the growing unrest among demonstrators.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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