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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bow during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R), Empress Masako (front, L) walk with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako walk as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom 3

The National Park Service announced that cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in Washington, D.C. have reached peak bloom on Thursday, March 26.

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US: Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom 2

The National Park Service announced that cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in Washington, D.C. have reached peak bloom on Thursday, March 26.

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

A beam of sunlight shines on a woman before noon as people gather to celebrate the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People participate in a celebration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People participate in a celebration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb visits the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025, as part of a two day state visit to the Netherlands, where he laid a wreath. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb visits the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025, as part of a two day state visit to the Netherlands, where he laid a wreath. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb visits the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025, as part of a two day state visit to the Netherlands, where he laid a wreath. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 3

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 2

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism. This video shows US Park Police helicopter N22PP responding to a shooting report at Farragut Square in Northwest, Washington, D.C.

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C.

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Armistice Day 2025 - Brussels

Philippe of Belgium attends a World War I commemoration at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' monument on November 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, like every November 11 days, King Filip of Belgium attends the traditional Armistice Day ceremony in Brussels, commemorating the end of World War I and honoring the fallen soldiers and veterans. This solemn event typically includes a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a moment of national remembrance - Photo by MonasseT/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Day Celebrations in Cambodia - Phnom Penh

Independence Day Celebrations in Cambodia - Phnom Penh

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni lights the ceremonial victory fire inside the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 9, 2025. Cambodia on Sunday commemorated the 72nd anniversary of its national independence from French colonial rule. Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US President Donald J. Trump has semiannual physical

US President Donald J. Trump has semiannual physical

Marine One, with US President Donald Trump aboard, flies toward the Washington Monument after lifting off from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 10 October 2025. President Trump is flying to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he has an appointment for a semiannual physical.

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Crown princess visits leprosy sanatorium in western Japan

Crown princess visits leprosy sanatorium in western Japan

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) and her daughter Princess Kako stand at a stone monument for deceased patients during a visit to a national leprosy sanatorium on a Seto Inland Sea island in Takamatsu in the western Japan prefecture of Kagawa on Oct. 3, 2025. (Pool photo)

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President Xi Jinping Paying Tribute to Fallen National Heroes - Beijing

President Xi Jinping Paying Tribute to Fallen National Heroes - Beijing

Xi Jinping walks around the Monument to the People's Heroes to pay tribute during a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and state including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng on Tuesday attended the ceremony. The event was held to mark Martyrs' Day, a day ahead of the National Day in China. Photo by Xinhua/Yue Yuewei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE.PARIS (75) THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ILLUMINATED IN THE COLOURS OF THE FRENCH FLAG FOLLOWING THE ATTACKS ON 13 NOVEMBER 2015 Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Cluny

Illustration - Cluny

PARIS (75) CHANTIER NOTRE DAME DE PARIS - AUTOMNE 2024 : AU MUSEE DE CLUNY (MUSEE NATIONAL DU MOYEN-AGE), INAUGURATION DE L'EXPOSITION "FAIRE PARLER LES PIERRES", SUR LES SCULPTURES MEDIEVALES DE LA CATHEDRALE ET LES VESTIGES DU JUBE MEDIEVAL, DECOUVERTS SOUS LA CROISEE DU TRANSEPT EN 2022 Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Honor guards escort the Chinese national flag from the Monument to the People's Heroes to the flagpole for a flag-raising ceremony during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Honor guards escort the Chinese national flag from the Monument to the People's Heroes to the flagpole for a flag-raising ceremony during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Honor guards escort the Chinese national flag from the Monument to the People's Heroes to the flagpole during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Honor guards escort the Chinese national flag from the Monument to the People's Heroes to the flagpole for a flag-raising ceremony during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

US National Guard - Washington

A tourist takes photos with members of the National Guard as they stand near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on September 1, 2025. The Trump administration deployed federal officers and National Guard units to the District to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist with crime prevention efforts in the nation’s capital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US National Guard - Washington

US National Guard - Washington

Armed National Guard troops watch the sun set beyond the skyline of Arlington, Virginia from the grounds of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on August 26, 2025. On August 11, President Donald Trump invoked section 740 of Washington, D.C.'s Home Rule Act of 1973, federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploying National Guard troops, citing crime-fighting reasons. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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