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Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan

Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
NPR News Saturday 11 July 2026, 10:00 UTC By Kat Lonsdorf 1 min read
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.

(Image credit: Joe Raedle)

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