A shooting that claimed the life of a National Guard member near the White House on November 26, 2025, has intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military deployment in the nation's capital.

Christmas decorations photographed during the unveiling of the 2025 White House Christmas decorations on Dec. 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. The theme for this year’s White House Christmas

The shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington, DC, prompted the lockdown of government buildings, including the White House.

The 2025 White House Christmas decorations reflect Melania Trump's shift to a more low-key role while Donald Trump opts for bold design changes.

The White House blasted a prominent House Democrat over the shooting of two National Guard troops in DC after Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) used the tragedy to blame President Trump and

Trump plans White House honor for National Guard soldiers shot in D.C., including Sarah Beckstrom, who died of her injuries, and Andrew Wolfe, who remains critical.

The White House and other nearby federal buildings in Washington were reportedly put on lockdown on Wednesday, November 26, after a shooting in Washington DC. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem shared that two National Guardsmen had been shot in the incident. A suspect is now in custody according to the DC Police.

The shooting took place near a building where many White House staffers work - two National Guardsmen have been killed, according to West Virginia's governor

First Lady Melania Trump brought holiday cheer to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., reading the festive children’s book How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? to young patients and their families.