WASHINGTON – District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb says National Guard troops may be staying far longer than expected, possibly through the summer of 2026, when the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

FOX 5’s Maureen Umeh reports the National Guard first arrived in August after President Trump declared a crime emergency in the city.

 Two months later, roughly 2,500 troops remain on duty as part of the “Safe and Beautiful” mission, working alongside local police and federal agencies.

READ MORE: National Guard deployment in DC extended to November, per Army memo

Troops may stay longer

In new court filings submitted Friday, Schwalb argues the deployment has shifted from a temporary assignment to a long-term military presence. He cites a recently released email from the Guard’s commanding general instructing troops to “winterize” and prepare for a “long-term persistent presence.”

Schwalb argues the mission violates federal law prohibiting military forces from performing domestic law enforcement. The White House disagrees, saying the president has full authority to deploy the Guard to protect federal assets and support police operations.

Public reaction mixed

Public reaction remains mixed, but many residents FOX 5 spoke with expressed concern about the extended stay in the city.

READ MORE: National Guard remains in DC following Trump’s federal takeover

24 years after his WWE debut, The Prototype is hanging up his tights.

John Cena announced that his final WWE match, a Saturday Night Main Event, will take place at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13.

As of now, no opponent for the 48-year-old wrestler/actor has been revealed yet. Prognosticators speculate that Gunther, whom he’s never faced before, may join him in the ring.

“Despite any speculation or rumors, on July 6, 2024 I announced I would retire from WWE in ring participation. I am far from perfect but strive to be a person whose word has value,” Cena shared in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “12/13/25 will be my final match. I am beyond grateful for every moment WWE has given me. I am excited for 12/13 & look forward to seeing all of you one last time.”

If you’d like to be there for the historic showdown in the Nation’s Capital, tickets are now officially available.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $344 including fees on Vivid Seats.

Floor-level seats start at $1,115 including fees.

Prior to the D.C. match, The “Peacemaker” star has three other battles in the books before calling it quits.

In the event you can’t make his final fight, he’ll also headline:

Monday Night Raw
Boston’s TD Garden
Monday, Nov. 10
with Jey Uso, CM Punk, Dominik Mysterio, more

Monday Night Raw
New York City’s Madison Square Garden
Monday, Nov. 17
with Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, more

Survivor Series: WarGames
San Diego’s Petco Park
Saturday, Nov. 29
Fighters TBD

Going into his swan song, Cena is a 17-time World Champion and known for signature moves like “the attitude adjustment,” the STF and the Five Knuckle Shuffle.

For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Cena’s last WWE matches below.

All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.

John Cena WWE Washington, D.C. ticket prices

We found the best prices on tickets by section at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena for Cena’s final match on Dec. 13.

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)

Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.

Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here.

John Cena WWE ticket prices

A complete calendar including the remainder of Cena’s final WWE matches — outside of his D.C. farewell — are listed here:

John Cena upcoming film projects

As Cena winds down his time in the ring, he’s spending more time than ever on set. On top of his work in “Peacemaker,” here are all the films coming from him this year and next:

“Coyote vs. Acme” is a long-awaited hybrid of live-action and animation from Warner Bros. bringing comedy ringers like Cena, Will Forte, P.J. Byrne, Luis Guzmán and Martha Kelly together with the Looney Tunes, particularly Wile E. Coyote who sues Acme since every product he’s ever used of theirs while chasing Road Runner has failed spectacularly. Courtroom cartoons? Sign us up.

“Matchbox” stars Cena as “a former soldier who reunites with childhood friends after a successful mission, only to be kidnapped and framed,” according to The Prague Reporter. Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris and Corey Stoll round out the star-studded cast.

“Little Brother” pits Cena against anarchic comic Eric André in a story about a realtor whose orderly life is upended by his eccentric younger brother. Other big names joining the pair in the Netflix film include Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, and Sherry Cola.

Huge 2025-26 concerts

Hoping to catch a show or three in the near future, too?

Here are just five of our favorite options you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

• RUSH

• Ghost

• Nine Inch Nails

• Robert Plant

• Bring Me The Horizon

Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest rockers on tour in 2025-26 to find the show for you.

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change

A hit-and-run driver slammed into an outdoor birthday party in suburban Washington, D.C., killing a woman and injuring eight kids on Saturday evening, police said.

Thirteen people were hurt in the the crash in Bladensburg, Maryland, according to statements from the city’s police department and the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department.

The children ranged in age from 1 to 17 years old, Bladensburg Police said in a statement.

Video and photos of the scene posted on social media showed a sedan inside a white tent on a lawn outside a home.

The driver, who got out of the vehicle and ran away, later turned himself into police. The 66-year-old man has been interviewed by investigators who are consulting with prosecutors about what criminal charges to file.

The woman killed was identified as Ashley Hernandez Gutierrez, 31, of Washington. At least three adults and one child remained in the hospital Sunday, police said.

Police initially said nine children were injured and their ages ranged from 2 to 9 years old.