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2 National Guard members in critical condition after 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say

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2 National Guard members wounded in 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say

President Trump said the suspected shooter came to the U.S. from Afghanistan in 2021. The administration plans to send 500 more Guard personnel to the nation's capital in response to the attack.

Steve Witkoff, flanked by President Trump, speaks at the White House on May 28.

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Trump defends key negotiator after leaked phone call appears to show him coaching Russia

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Leaked recording shines new spotlight on Trump associate Steve Witkoff

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On Earth, lightning can occur in turbulent clouds of volcanic ash. Now researchers have found evidence of sparks in Martian dust devils.

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At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved

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At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved

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The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped

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The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped

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2 National Guard members in critical condition after 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say

Law enforcement agencies respond to a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Tyrone Turner/WAMU hide caption

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2 National Guard members in critical condition after 'targeted' attack in D.C., authorities say

by Juliana Kim

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Two National Guard members shot in D.C., suspect is in custody, authorities say

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