Tragic Loss of Two West Virginia National Guard Members Exposes National Security Failures in D.C.

In a grim reminder of the persistent dangers facing those who serve to protect our capital, two West Virginia National Guard members were tragically shot and killed Wednesday just blocks from the White House. Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths amid an unfolding investigation, underscoring a failure in safeguarding those defending our nation’s core sovereignty. How Did Our Defenders Become Targets on America’s Streets? The shooting occurred at the corner of 17th and H Streets NW—a location meant to symbolize American strength and security, yet it has become a stark scene of violence against federally deployed troops. Despite President Trump’s...