WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
Austin III gave final approval of the U.S. Capitol Police Department's request for continued National Guard support in the nation's capital amid worries about continued threats.READ MORE: National Guard could stay in DC until the fall, source reveals to FOX 5The Department of Defense says nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will continue the support mission through May 23, 2021."During this extended period, DOD officials will work with the U.S.