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DC National Guard Deployed for 250th Anniversary, No Threats

5/15/2026

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The District called up the D.C. National Guard to secure America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Interim D.C. Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll reported that no credible threats exist while Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah coordinates agencies to manage crowds and traffic and U.S. Park Police Chief Scott Brecht conducts magnetometer screenings at the Rededication Prayer Jubilee.
Metro Deputy General Manager Andy Off said Metro will extend service and adjust routes for longer-duration crowds.

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The District called up the D.C. National Guard to secure America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Interim D.C. Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll reported that no credible threats exist while Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah coordinates agencies to manage crowds and traffic and U.S. Park Police Chief Scott Brecht conducts magnetometer screenings at the Rededication Prayer Jubilee.
Metro Deputy General Manager Andy Off said Metro will extend service and adjust routes for longer-duration crowds.