Bowser’s new request follows the recent denial of her initial plea for National Guard help from the U.S. Department of Defense. Bowser says help is needed to assist hundreds of migrants arriving at Union Station each week.

Despite passing the House, the provision that would give D.C.’s mayor control over the National Guard didn’t make it into the final version of Congress’ defense bill.

The Army’s investigation into reports of low-flying helicopters launched during the protests following George Floyd’s murder in June 2020.

Walker, who was instrumental in stemming violence during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, will become the first Black man to hold the post.

Troops arriving in D.C. have to respond to screening questions and undergo a temperature check. But they’re not being routinely tested for the coronavirus.

Dzhuliya Dashtamirova says she suffered injuries after helicopters flew low in D.C. on June 1.

The officer says the use of force against demonstrators was unnecessary and violated their First Amendment rights.

The guardsmen are currently on standby at the National Guard Armory.

A D.C. National Guard spokeswoman confirmed the news.