As the week winds down, here’s what’s making news this Friday, August 22, 2025.

Trump Orders Armed National Guard Patrols in D.C. Amid Law Enforcement Crackdowns

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to carry firearms while on patrol, marking an escalation in President Donald Trump’s law enforcement campaign in the capital.

Nearly 2,000 troops are already deployed in the city, with additional support from six Republican-led states.

The Pentagon gave no specifics on the change, though Hegseth called it “common sense” in a social media post.

No troops have yet been seen carrying weapons, as of writing, and their mission continues to focus on landmark protection and crowd control. Critics, including D.C. officials, have condemned the move,

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