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News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C.

News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C.

Summary

National Guard troops are now on the streets of Washington, D.C. as part of a temporary federal takeover of local policing efforts under President Trump. In Texas, state Republican leaders plan to call another special legislative session if Democratic lawmakers do not come back. Additionally, a man in Texas randomly shot three people in a parking lot.

Key Facts

  • National Guard soldiers are deployed in Washington, D.C.
  • This deployment is part of a federal policing effort initiated by President Trump.
  • Texas Republican leaders will hold a second legislative session if Democrats remain absent.
  • Democrats are being urged to return by Friday.
  • A man in Texas randomly shot three people in a parking lot.
  • The shooting incident took place in Texas, and police are investigating.

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