Governors and the National Guard, Europe and Ukraine, Texas Redistricting

This NPR "Up First" podcast episode covers three main news stories: the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington D.C. by Republican governors, raising concerns about politicization and resource allocation; the European leaders' response to President Trump's call for Europe to take the lead on security in Ukraine, including discussions of security guarantees and potential military involvement; and the redistricting efforts by Texas Republicans to gain more congressional seats, countered by similar actions in Democratic-led California, highlighting the potential impact on the balance of power in Congress.