"Local police in Washington, DC, say they have one suspect in custody and that the scene near White House is secure. Two National Guard troops have been shot in Washington, DC, a senior US official has confirmed, without providing additional details. Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington DC, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a social media post on Tuesday."
"US President Donald Trump deployed federal troops to Washington in August in a campaign that he said aims to combat crime in the nation's capital. Last week, a federal judge, Jia Cobb, ruled to suspend the National Guard deployment in the capital, on the basis that Trump had exceeded the authority of the executive branch. Critics had accused the president of using National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement, in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878."
Two National Guard troops were shot downtown in Washington, DC, near the White House. Local police reported one suspect in custody and said the scene was secured. A senior US official confirmed the troops were shot but provided no further details. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urged prayers and said her agency is working with law enforcement to investigate. President Donald Trump had deployed federal troops to the capital in August to combat crime. A federal judge, Jia Cobb, ruled to suspend the deployment, citing executive overreach, but the suspension was paused for 21 days to allow an appeal. Trump was at Mar-a-Lago during the shooting.
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