The Daily Populous

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard members patrolling the streets of Washington, DC, to begin carrying their service weapons as they fulfill President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, according to a US defense official.

The directive from Hegseth represents a notable shift in guidance from the Pentagon, which had previously indicated that National Guard members could be armed if the circumstances warranted, and suggests hundreds of guard troops deployed in DC will soon be carrying weapons despite serving in a support role.

It comes as other states’ National Guard members have begun arriving in Washington, DC, to be in-processed to assist the DC National Guard. »

The move by Gabbard is the second major curb on intelligence-sharing by President Donald Trump's administration this year.

In March, the U.S. abruptly cut Kyiv off in a bid to pressure Ukraine into talks with Russia.

That move rattled Europe’s spy chiefs, who quickly convened in Paris to ramp up their own support to Ukraine — including beefing up intelligence from European satellites. »

Ghislaine Maxwell provided no incriminating information during meetings with deputy AG on high-profile individuals who interacted with Jeffrey Epstein, transcript shows.

Trump, Maxwell said, was cordial and a "gentleman in all respects" in all of her interactions with him.

"Ghislaine Maxwell was federally indicted on two perjury counts as a result of her testimony during her civil deposition. »

Famine conditions are projected to spread from Gaza Governorate to Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis Governorates in the coming weeks.

Conditions in North Gaza are estimated to be as severe – or worse – than in Gaza City.

“Famine is now a grim reality for children in Gaza Governorate, and a looming threat in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. »