National Guard Deployed to DC: What It Means for Coffee Lovers and Businesses The United States Department of Justice has requested an additional 1,500 troops from the National Guard to bolster security in Washington D.
C. , citing a need for enhanced protection during what's being dubbed the "summer surge. " This move follows a series of high profile events and security concerns that have weighed heavily on the nation's capital.
As coffee shops and cafes prepare for the influx of tourists and locals alike, many are left wondering how this increased presence will affect their businesses.