US: 800 National Guard Deployed in Washington D.C. Amid Low Crime Rates

President Trump declared a “crime emergency” despite D.C.’s 30-year low crime rate, seized control of its police for 30 days, and deployed 800 National Guard troops to patrol key areas like Union Station, the National Mall, and nightlife districts.

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

The War and Treaty, the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, are joined by Trombone Shorty as they perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez and musician Trombone Shorty perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez and musician Trombone Shorty perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Host Mickey Guyton (C) is joined by other performers at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

The War and Treaty, the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, are joined by Trombone Shorty as they perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez and musician Trombone Shorty perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after attending the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after attending the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden leaves after attending the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singers Adam Blackstone and Mickey Guyton perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer Muni Long performs at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer Muni Long performs at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer Muni Long performs at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer Muni Long performs at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer James Taylor and his band perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer James Taylor and his band perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer James Taylor and his band perform at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff listen as President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff listen as President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Singer Trisha Yearwood performs at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden arrives to speak at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This year's tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration For US Election Day

Illustration For US Election Day

File photo dated November 28, 2018 - The South Lawn of the White House is seen as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the 2018 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC. - American voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose their next president. US election results are sometimes declared within hours of the polls closing, but this year's tight contest could mean a longer wait. Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, the former president, have been running neck-and-neck for weeks. Photo by Oliver Contreras/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees listen attentively to a speech given by Kamala Harris, gathering to show their support at campaign event with, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees listen attentively to a speech given by Kamala Harris, gathering to show their support at campaign event with, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees hold signs and American flags prior to a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

A man on shows his support for Kamala Harris by showing a sign that clearly rejects her rival. Prior to a campaign even, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Supporters Gather For Harris DC Rally - Washington

Attendees listen attentively to a speech given by Kamala Harris, gathering to show their support at campaign event with, on the Ellipse of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo by Hossein Fatemi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM