There remain 6000 National Guard protecting the Capitol, according to Maj Matt Murphy, a National Guard spokesperson. "The National Guard is conducting prudent planning for the eventual end of the security mission and the return of its Soldiers and Airmen to their home stations." Major Matt Murphy, a National Guard spokesperson told DCist. The National Guard remains in DC at the request of the Capitol Hill Police. The Guard mission at the Capitol is slated to cost 483 million dollars through March, according to the Pentagon.

Source: Fox News February 16, 2021 00:11 UTC