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Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Update: 2025-08-18

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As the U.S. capital braces for a second week with soldiers and masked federal agents conducting "roving patrols" on the city streets, President Trump says he knows some Americans fear he's crossed a dangerous line.

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Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy