Trump keeps 4,600 National Guard troops in D.C. through 2029
Why it matters: The extension carries an estimated $1.4 billion cost and deepens a fight over federal control of the capital.
PBS NewsHour, NPR +1
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Mexico highway pileup kills 9 in Jalisco; 4 Americans hurt
What's new: Two minors were among the dead, and two National Guard members suffered serious injuries in the crash near Guadalajara.
Janeese Lewis George moves toward DC mayor's office after concession
Why it matters: With Muriel Bowser leaving, the result points to a sharper fight with Trump over home rule and federal policing in Washington.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3