The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.

On Tuesday night, more than 1,450 federal law enforcement officers and National Guard members patrolled Washington, according to a White House official. Forces made 43 arrests on Tuesday night -- nearly twice the amount they made Monday night.

The White House says federal officers arrested 23 people in Washington, DC, overnight and seized six illegal handguns, calling it "only the beginning."

American officials quickly discovered a major snag in planning for the summit: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host the two world leaders were severely limited.

Friday's Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "is a listening exercise for the president," the White House said on Tuesday, tempering expectations for a quick Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal.

UFC CEO Dana White told CBS that the White House will “definitely” host a UFC fight on July 4th, 2026. Last month, President Trump said he wanted to stage a UFC match at the White House with upwards of 20,

UFC CEO Dana White will meet with Trump in Washington on Aug. 28 to discuss the proposed Fourth of July fight at the White House in 2026.

Asked if the agency would continue to put out the monthly "Employment Situation" report, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, "I believe that is the plan, and that's the hope." Leavitt's comment followed remarks on August 4 from E.

RCP's Phil Wegmann asked at Tuesday's WH briefing whether the Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to continue putting out monthly jobs reports after President Trump replaced its commissioner PHIL WEGMANN,