Washington Today Two Nat'l Guardsmen are shot & wounded in DC; Georgia judge dismisses criminal 2020 election interference case against Pres. Trump & co-defendants
Nov 26, 2025
Aisha Bagchi, a Justice Department reporter for USA Today, analyzes the dismissal of a criminal election interference case against President Trump, shedding light on intricate legal dynamics. Meanwhile, Cash Patel, the FBI Director, details the shooting of two National Guardsmen in D.C., emphasizing the collaborative federal response and urging public support. Jeff Carroll from the MPD provides gripping insights into the shooting scene and the swift police actions that followed. Discussions also touch on broader implications for the electoral process and public safety.
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Guard Members Shot Near White House
- Two D.C. National Guard members were shot near the White House and remain in critical condition.
- Federal and local agencies, led by the FBI, are treating it as an assault on federal law enforcement and vowed to bring perpetrators to justice.
500 More Guardsmen Sent To D.C.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hexas said President Trump ordered 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
- Officials framed the move as increasing security after the shooting near the White House.
Georgia Case Dismissed Citing Timeline
- Fulton County's criminal case alleging 2020 election interference against Donald Trump was dismissed at the prosecutor's request.
- The new prosecutor said Trump's presidency made a timely trial unrealistic, influencing the decision to drop charges.