West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days.

The showdown in Washington is the latest attempt by Trump to test the boundaries of his legal authority to carry out his tough-on-crime agenda, relying on obscure statutes and a supposed state of emergency to speed up the mass deportation of people in the United States illegally.

Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump's administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation's capital.

A protest against Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in the District of Columbia drew scores to Dupont Circle before a march to the White House. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Indiana Fever face the Washington Mystics in a game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

After a five-game win streak, the Fever have now lost four of five, including back-to-back home games against teams outside the playoff positions.