1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia

Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed. 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.

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