Hundreds of National Guard troops have been deployed to the capital, which the Trump administration says is being done in an effort to combat crime.

Ark., commends President Donald Trump possibly joining Washington, D.C., police on patrol and defends the National Guard's 'entirely appropriate role' on 'The Story.'

National Guard members stationed at Union Station received an unexpected visit Wednesday from Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who handed out burgers and thanked troops for their service.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally invited President Trump to visit Maryland and participate in a public safety walk.

The National Guard Association of the United States is holding its general conference in Milwaukee, coinciding with Mexican Fiesta. Forward Latino and city officials reassured the public that the conference is not related to immigration enforcement.

Business owners in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown spoke candidly about the National Guards presence, with some welcoming the added security and others saying the troops have scared off customers and hurt sales.

The accident involved a military all-terrain vehicle and a civilian vehicle. The civilian was extricated and moved to a hospital with minor injuries.