DEVELOPING: National Guard Troops to Withdraw from Portland, Chicago Amid Ongoing Unrest

Breaking News: National Guard Troops to Withdraw from Portland, Chicago Amid Ongoing Unrest Hundreds of National Guard troops are set to leave Portland and Chicago within the coming days. According to a defense official, 200 California National Guard members in Oregon and 200 Texas National Guard members in Illinois will return to their home states. The troop withdrawals were confirmed by a defense official and first reported by ABC News. The immediate impact of this decision will be felt in both cities, where National Guard deployments have been a contentious issue. The troops were deployed to support law enforcement and maintain public safety, but their presence has been met with protests and court challenges. Background context shows that the deployments were part of a larger effort to address civil unrest and protests in the two cities. However, weekslong court battles have stalled their deployments, leading to the Defense Department's decision to scale back the number of federalized National Guard troops. The current status of the situation is that the troop withdrawals are set to take place in the coming days. The military's Northern Command has hinted that changes were to come, stating that they will "ensure a constant, enduring, and long-term presence in each city." However, the exact timeline and details of the withdrawals remain unclear. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.