National Guard troops patrolling Washington, D.C., at the direction of President Donald Trump began carrying service weapons as of Sunday evening.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized members of the National Guard to carry weapons on Friday, but he did not give specifics on how often or how many service members would be armed. The direction marks a shift in tone for the National Guard members, who have mostly been aiding law enforcement with community safety patrols, traffic control, and crowd flow.