Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington
The US Capitol is seen as members of the National Guard patrol the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 8, 2025. Trump announced on August 25 new measures tightening his grip on security in Washington, ordering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to set up a specialized unit within Washington's National Guard for public order, and ending cashless bail. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)