Several Democratic governors send National Guard troops to D.C. for America 250

NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf,

Leila Fadel

Published June 26, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

National Guard troops have become a highly visible -- and controversial -- feature of life in Washington, D.C. Several Democratic governors have sent more guard members ahead of America 250 events.

Kat Lonsdorf

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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