Send them to Mike Johnson’s district where they're needed: Joe on National Guard

National Guard troops patrolling the nation's capital are now carrying firearms. The majority will carry M17 pistols, their service issued weapons, according to a defense department official, while a small number of the troops will be armed with their service M4 rifles. National Guard troops were seen walking around the city with pistols holstered on their hips and MP patches, designating their role as military police.They are authorized to use weapons for self-p protection only. Meanwhile, new reporting re ...