National Guard troops will remain deployed on Washington, D.C., streets through 2026, officials confirmed, extending a security presence initially ordered after recent unrest.
Two National Guard members were shot while on duty in Washington, DC, authorities said, prompting a security review. Officials are investigating the circumstances and no suspects have yet been identified.
The US has reportedly set a 2027 deadline for Europe to assume primary responsibility for NATO’s defense, officials told Reuters, signaling a major strategic shift in transatlantic security.