National Guard presence in D.C. ‘approaching thousands’ as GOP states send forces

National Guard Deployment & Security - National Guard presence in Washington DC is expanding in scale and numbers, patrolling additional sites including metro stations [2][4] - Republican governors are ordering guard members from their states to deploy to DC [2] - The total number of National Guard members could potentially approach thousands, possibly reaching 2,000, considering shifts and personnel from various states and DC [6] Justice Department Investigation - The Justice Department is investigating whether DC police manipulated crime data to make crime rates appear lower [3] - The investigation is unusual, with details and potential criminal statutes unclear [9][10] US Attorney's Office Policy Change - The US Attorney's Office in Washington will no longer seek felony charges against people carrying rifles or shotguns, citing Second Amendment considerations [10][11] - The policy change is a departure from past practices, though prosecution of crimes involving guns is still possible under certain circumstances, such as drug-related offenses or violence [12][13]