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Trump Hits Migration Button After DC Shooting

The incident will further inflame a politicized debate on immigration, not just in the US.
Law enforcement officers secure the scene of a shooting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Two National Guardsmen were shot in downtown Washington near the White House and a suspect is in custody, officials said Wednesday.Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg

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Much remains unknown about the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House in Washington yesterday.