The FBI said Thursday it was launching a full-scale terror probe after a gunman carried out what officials described as an "ambush style" attack near the White House, shooting two National Guard soldiers multiple times with a revolver.

Two National Guardsmen deployed to Washington, D.C., were shot outside the Farragut West Metro station, near the White House.

D.C. holiday tradition “A Christmas Carol” is back at Ford’s Theatre with Craig Wallace returning for his 10th season as Scrooge. He’s joined on stage by a wonderfully talented cast, including Erin Weaver, who’s won shelves full of Helen Hayes awards as the Ghost of Christmas Present. The show is reccomended for audiences aged 5 and up.

The ground stop was because of the locations of aircraft involved in responding to today’s shooting incident, according to the FAA.

Two National Guard troops were shot and critically injured in Washington D.C. Now, President Trump is requesting 500 more troops be deployed. The state board is appealing a decision to let dozens of high school football players play in a post-season game following a brawl at their most recent game.

The Democrat has led the US capital since 2015, most recently clashing with Trump over the deployment of the National Guard.