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The 800 soldiers, in round-the-clock shifts of 100 to 200, will support Washington police and federal law enforcement officers.

The deployment will continue until Trump determines that order has been restored. Unlike in most states, Washington’s National Guard operates under direct presidential authority, removing the need for