Photos: Scenes from D.C. as National Guard patrols start carrying weapons

National Guard troops on patrol in D.C. for President Trump's crime crackdown on the national capital began carrying weapons Sunday night, the U.S. military said.The big picture: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized the action on Friday and a Joint Task Force-DC spokesperson confirmed they were "cleared to carry their service- issue weapon" late Sunday. "Task force personnel operate under the established Rules for the Use of Force, which allow the use of force only as a last resort and solely in response to an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm," the spokesperson said. Screenshot: D.C. National Guard/X National Guard members patrol Union Station on Aug. 24. "JTF-DC remains committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of the residents of the District of Columbia," the spokesperson added. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images National Guard members outside Union Station on Aug. 24. About 2,000 troops from D.C. and some Republican-led states have been deployed for the crackdown. Photo: Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty Images National Guard members at Union Station on Aug. 24. Military officials told media some troops may carry M4 carbine rifles or M17 pistols. Photo: Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu via Getty ImagesGo deeper: GOP-led states sending National Guard troops to D.C.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more photos. Please check back for updates.

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