US congressional leaders are considering a $200 million budget to secure a permanent deployment of a National Guard quick reaction force on the US Capitol to immediately combat future emergencies in Washington, DC.

The Democratic and Republican leaders of the US House Armed Services Committee have called for a reduction in the deployment of National Guard troops at the Capitol after the January 6 attack, saying they are “deeply troubled” by the continued heavy military presence around Congress.

Amidst concerns about security and potential of more violence, the US Capitol Police has sought 60-day extension for National Guard.

Two more US service members have died from COVID-19, bringing the official number of troops killed during the pandemic to 19.

Three Idaho Army National Guard personnel were killed after their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed south of Lucky Peak near Boise.

The commander of DC National Guard says his authorities were restricted ahead of the Jan. 6 deadly breach of the US Capitol by former President Donald Trump’s supporters.

Concerns are growing in the United States about possible infiltration of pro-Trump extremists into the US National Guard ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Anticipation of election unrest in upcoming US elections raises questions about the potential role of the military.

Hundreds of people trapped at a remote campground by a raging California wildfire were airlifted to safety by members of the California National Guard.

Pro-justice protesters call for fresh rally in Kenosha, Wisconsin as officials send in National Guard to clamp down on demos.