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2 National Guard troops shot near White House; suspect is in custody
A shooting near the White House led to two National Guard troops being shot, according to early reports from the scene in Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department said the scene was secured and a suspect was in custody.
‘[We] heard multiple shots fired as we passed Farragut West. A member of the National Guard fell while others rushed onto the scene.’
A White House correspondent for NTD News said she witnessed the shooting.
“National Guard shot near the White House at a little before 2:15,” Mari Otsu said on a social media post.
“I was in an Uber to work, with my cameraman, and heard multiple shots fired as we passed Farragut West. A member of the National Guard fell while others rushed onto the scene,” she added.
“Area still on lockdown and Secret Service being deployed,” Otsu wrote.
She added a video of the law enforcement response to the area.
President Donald Trump had ordered a surge of troops into D.C. in order to combat the violent crime rampant in the area. The order was met with legal challenges from critics who accused him of acting unlawfully.
Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem confirmed the shooting on social media.
“Please join me in praying for the two National Guardsmen who were just shot moments ago in Washington D.C.,” she wrote on social media. “@DHSgov is working with local law enforcement to gather more information.”
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, admitted that the troop surge lessened crime in the district, but she was immediately assailed by other Democrats who were angry that she credited the president. She has since announced she is not seeking re-election.
This is a developing story, and more information will be added as it becomes available.
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Revamped National Parks program prioritizes Americans and ensures foreigners ‘contribute their fair share’
In an effort to continue putting Americans first, the Trump administration is revamping National Park access next year.
On Tuesday, Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum appeared in a video announcement to explain the changes.
Nonresidents will pay more than triple that price for the same access.
“We’re making it easier & more affordable for Americans to experience the beauty & freedom of our public lands!” Burgum said in the post.
The new program, which includes a digital format for passes and expanded motorcycle access, sends a clear message to patriots and foreigners alike.
U.S. residents will be able to get an annual pass for $80. Nonresidents will pay more than triple that price for the same access.
Secretary Burgum said the premium for foreigners “ensures they contribute their fair share to help preserve and maintain these treasured places.”
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“President Trump’s leadership always puts American families first,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park system, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations.”
The Department of the Interior also highlighted eight resident-only fee-free days in a press release. These include Independence Day, Constitution Day, and Veterans Day, to name a few.
The Department is also releasing several commemorative parks passes, according to Burgum’s announcement on X. Two of the four passes in the video feature President Donald Trump.
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European climate change activists forced to pay more than $1 million over protest damages
In 2023, a group of German climate change activists protested for their cause by gluing themselves to objects at the Hamburg and Dusseldorf airports and spray-painting pieces of art.
This week, a court found that the group was liable for €403,000 in damages to the Lufthansa Group, a landmark decision that could have far-reaching consequences for other protests.
‘The Last Generation isn’t protecting the climate; they’re engaged in criminal activity.’
The figure equates to over $467K in U.S. dollars. The group also has to pay €700,000 in related costs, meaning the total figure is over $1.28 million.
The protesters of the Last Generation group infiltrated the airport on July 13 and caused 57 flights to be canceled. Lufthansa sued for repayment of costs from payments to airline customers as well as additional kerosene consumption.
If the defendants fail to pay the damages, they will each face two years in prison.
Industry experts believe the order will influence other ongoing lawsuits against climate change protesters.
In 2022, Last Generation activists along with others orchestrated disruptive protests at facilities in the U.K., Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. German law enforcement authorities threatened to place Last Generation members in “protective custody” to prevent the disruptions.
The groups at the time were demanding higher taxes on people who fly more frequently as well as a ban on private jets.
In 2023, the group made headlines when a frustrated German woman grabbed a protester blocking traffic by the hair and dragged her out of the way. She was dubbed the “brutal blonde” by some in the media who applauded her efforts after video of the incident went viral online.
“The Last Generation isn’t protecting the climate; they’re engaged in criminal activity,” Transport Minister Volker Wissing said at the time.
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