By Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hundreds of National Guard soldiers in military fatigues and combat boots mingled with tourists, posed for selfies, and treated themselves to ice cream from food trucks on Thursday along Washington's National Mall,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities have used checkpoints around the nation’s capital to screen vehicles, sometimes asking people for their immigration status after stopping them, as President Donald Trump’s crackdown reaches the two-week mark in Washington.

President Donald Trump said troops were "going to stay here awhile" when he visited law enforcement officials in the capital.

The draw to place where the 48 national teams that will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Washington, D.C. in December.

The December draw will gather delegations from 48 nations to determine the opening matchups for the expanded tournament.

Friday's World Cup draw announcement set the tone for a World Cup that promises a consistently political theme.

They acquired running back Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. The Commanders agreed to pay Robinson $1.25 million of the $3.41 million salary he was scheduled to make.

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired running back Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

So it came as no surprise when the 49ers pulled off a major trade on Friday to bolster their RB room, acquiring 26-year-old Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a sixth-round pick.