First Thing: National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

City's mayor has hardened her stance on Trump's authoritarian' actions. Plus, Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza killing 89 Palestinians in 24 hours

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The Washington DC national guard began deploying on the city's streets on Tuesday night, as the city's mayor toughened her response to Donald Trump taking control of the city's police force.

What did Washington's mayor say? Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, hardened her stance after treading a more diplomatic line earlier in the day. During a live event on social media on Tuesday night, she described the arrival of federalized national guard members as an authoritarian push. Other critics have said the move seeks to distract attention from political problems such as the Jeffrey Epstein files.