Move to arm all 2,375 estimated troops marks significant shift in rules of engagement for domestic military deployments US politics live – latest updates The Pentagon said Tuesday that every national guard troop deployed in Washington DC will now be armed with live weapons, and have begun conducting joint patrols with the local police department. … Read more
Mental health of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with murder, had reportedly been unravelling for years The suspect in the shooting of two West Virginia national guard soldiers in Washington DC on the eve of Thanksgiving had been struggling with his mental health, sometimes spending “weeks on end” in isolation, as he tried to assimilate … Read more
Move marks shift in how the guard are used in the US capital, days after two members were shot National guard troops are to be paired with local law enforcement on patrols in Washington DC, according to a report in the Washington Post on Friday, 48 hours after two guard members were shot. “Officers will … Read more
One other member of the guards, Andrew Wolfe, is still ‘fighting for his life’, according to the president US politics – live updates One of two US national guard soldiers shot in a targeted attack near the White House this week has died, while the second is fighting for his life, Donald Trump has announced. … Read more
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, worked with agency-backed military units during US war in Afghanistan The suspected shooter of two national guard members in Washington DC on Wednesday worked with CIA-backed military units during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has confirmed. The alleged gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, came to the US in September … Read more
Person suspected of shooting two national guard troops near White House identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal The suspected gunman in the shooting of two national guard members on Wednesday near the White House has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan man, according to law enforcement officials. Lakanwal is said to have entered the United States … Read more
Conditions of two soldiers isn’t immediately known after incident, and emergency vehicles were seen responding in the area US politics live – latest updates Two US national guard soldiers were shot on Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter … Read more
Ticket sales at about 40% unsold compared with before president made himself chair of US performing arts center The Washington National Opera (WNO) is considering moving out of the Kennedy Center, the company’s home since the US’s national performing arts center opened in 1971. The possibility has been forced on the company as a result … Read more
Police say one person critical and one person in serious condition but no details on suspect or suspects A shooting near Howard University has left at least four people shot, police in Washington DC said. The shooting happened as thousands descended on the campus for homecoming celebrations. Continue reading…
Despite president’s promise to preserve it, the eastern section of the building is now completely destroyed The East Wing of the White House has now been completely destroyed to pave way for Donald Trump’s $300m planned gilded ballroom, just days after the administration announced it would happen and contradicting Trump’s earlier promise that the existing … Read more