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National Guard troops to remain in D.C as White House claims victory over crime there

National Guard troops will remain in Washington, D.C., despite the end of the 30-day emergency declared by President Trump that allowed him to take control of the police force in the capital.

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Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering veterans' issues nationwide. He won a Robert F. Kennedy Award for his coverage of American veterans and a Gracie Award for coverage of female combat veterans. In 2019 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America honored Quil with its IAVA Salutes Award for Leadership in Journalism.