The National Guard shooting in DC, briefly explained

National Guard troops respond to the shooting of two Guard members in downtown Washington, DC, on November 26, 2025. | Win McNamee/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Two National Guard members were shot in downtown Washington, DC, near the White House on Wednesday afternoon. What do we know? This is a breaking news story, which means it’s still evolving in real time, and early reports sometimes turn out