A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life

As we mark the one-year anniversary of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard, thousands of armed troops have seamlessly integrated into the daily life of Washington D.C. This normalization of military presence on the streets has sparked discussions about civil liberties and the role of the military in domestic affairs. The implications of such a long-standing military presence raise questions about the balance between security and civil rights, highlighting a significant shift in how the capital perceives its safety measures.