Trump pulling National Guard from Washington, D.C., after peaceful protests

President Trump announced Sunday that he will begin withdrawing the National Guard from Washington D.C., after a weekend of peaceful protests. "I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!" Mr. Trump tweeted.

Tens of thousands protested peacefully throughout the country Saturday, with the largest crowd yet in the nation's capital. The chief of National Guard there said zero arrests were made Saturday, the third day in a row no arrests have been made. CBS affiliate WUSA-TV reported.

Protesters in the US and across the world took to the streets for the 13th consecutive day after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Sunday marked a string of symbolic and significant victories for the protesters, as the peaceful demonstrations prompted authorities to lift curfews and withdraw National Guard troops.