Congress and the U.S.president can take control of a state's National Guard even if the state's governor does not wish them to do so.

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According to the U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, the president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, which includes the National Guard. Additionally, Congress can authorize the use of the National Guard in certain situations, such as to enforce federal laws or to respond to a natural disaster or emergency. Therefore, Congress and the president have the authority to take control of a state's National Guard, even if the governor does not agree.