The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.

On Tuesday night, more than 1,450 federal law enforcement officers and National Guard members patrolled Washington, according to a White House official. Forces made 43 arrests on Tuesday night -- nearly twice the amount they made Monday night.

The White House says federal officers arrested 23 people in Washington, DC, overnight and seized six illegal handguns, calling it "only the beginning."

The Trump administration announced an expansive review of some of the Smithsonian’s museums in an effort to ensure “alignment” with the president’s view of history.

The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

The White House has announced a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums to "ensure alignment" with President Donald Trump 's goals. Newsweek has contacted the Smithsonian for comment via email outside regular working hours.

Friday's Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "is a listening exercise for the president," the White House said on Tuesday, tempering expectations for a quick Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal.

On the fourth try, the Texas House failed to make quorum, with 96 lawmakers present. When the House reconvened Tuesday morning, it failed to make a quorum again with 95 lawmakers present. The House will reconvene Friday at 10 a.

The Texas Senate approved new Republican-drawn congressional maps Tuesday night despite an ongoing walkout by House Democrats aimed at halting the redistricting process. Senators passed the maps in a 19-2 vote after nine Democrats left the floor in protest.