National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will now carry weapons for personal protection and are allowed to carry out law enforcement duties, defense officials said.

Trump deployed the National Guard in the city as part of his efforts to federalize Washington’s police operations.

The draw to place where the 48 national teams that will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Washington, D.C. in December.

The December draw will gather delegations from 48 nations to determine the opening matchups for the expanded tournament.

Friday's World Cup draw announcement set the tone for a World Cup that promises a consistently political theme.

Business has never been this slow for Jovan Richards, who sells shirts, hats and souvenirs emblazoned with the likeness of the nation’s capital.

President Donald Trump has threatened a "complete and total" federal takeover of Washington, D.C., amid a dispute over the city's crime figures. Trump has already deployed federal troops, officers and agents to D.C. as part of a crackdown on crime and homelessness.

In the seven days since Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops in DC, violent crime is down 22% comapred to previous seven days