D.C. Crackdown, Europe's Putin-Trump Scramble, Ford's Cheaper EV Rollout

This NPR News podcast, "Up First," presents three main news stories: President Trump's plan to use federal resources to address crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations; European leaders' efforts to engage with Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, focusing on preventing a deal that rewards Russian aggression; and Ford's investment in developing a more affordable electric truck to compete with Chinese automakers, potentially benefiting American car buyers.