Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Today marks a year since thousands of National Guard members began patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of the Trump administration's anti-crime mission.
The armed troops' presence in the nation's capital has since been quietly extended to Inauguration Day 2029.marking the longest and largest National Guard deployment under this administration.
President Trump ordered the deployment in the nation's capital last year after declaring a "crime emergency" and launching the D.C.Safe and Beautiful Task Force, despite violent crime being at a 30-year low.
The nonpartisan watchdog Project on Government Oversight estimates that this deployment will cost around $3 billion by 2029, and multiple studies have since found that the National Guard's presence has had no effect on violent crime.Six states hold primary elections today.In parts of Alabama, some residents are voting for a second time this primary season, after newly redrawn congressional maps pushed the primaries for some districts from May to August.
The changes have some residents worried that confusion could affect voter turnout.In the Midwest, Minnesota and Wisconsin's primaries will test the power of progressive candidates against more traditional Democrats, one week after Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the more moderate Rep.
Haley Stevens in Michigan.Several Trump-endorsed candidates are on the ballot in key races, including MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota.
The president is also supporting the late Sen.Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, for the Senate in South Carolina.More than 130 people have died after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia caused extensive destruction yesterday.
Authorities report that the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue ...