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The Trump administration has moved fast to change U.S. policy, but much of the country is still trying to catch up. Business likes a stable environment, so uncertainty does cause a little bit of pain. On the Sunday story from Up First, a road trip across the country to hear how Trump's policies are impacting everyday Americans. Listen now to the Sunday story on the Up First podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jail Snyder. Top officials in Oregon are pushing back against President Trump's announcement that he will send troops to Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotech is calling any deployment an abuse of power and a misuse of federal troops. There is no insurrection.

There is no threat to national security. And there is no need for military troops in our major city. On social media this weekend, Trump called Portland war ravaged and said troops were necessary to protect immigration. immigration facilities, which have been the focus of protesters. Saturday's announcement is Trump's latest threat to deploy troops to a Democratic-led city, a timeline for a deployment, and which troops would be sent is not clear. Hundreds of people marched in downtown Chicago Saturday, demanding that Illinois officials stand up against the Trump administration's immigration agenda. From member station WB EZ, Summer Van Benton reports.

No chump! No chumps! Protesters ranged from babies and strollers to elders and women. wheelchairs. Cars honked in support. Some walking by even joined the march. Organizer who saw Miraja with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network and a co-chair for the Chicago Coalition Against the Trump Agenda says the Trump administration is targeting blue cities who are making progressive change. The president that he's setting is that you're going to make progress and you're going to have these progressive mayors and progressive cities that come from like unions and working class people, then we're going to punish you. Protesters are

demanding officials enact laws and policies to stop federal agencies from harming residents. For NPR news, I'm Summer Van Binton in Chicago. Ukrainian officials say Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles overnight. The capital city of Kiev is reported to have borne the brunt of the attack. The mayor says the strikes targeted residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, a medical facility, and a kindergarten. Authorities say four people were killed in Kiev and at least 10 others wounded. NATO is sending military reinforcements to the Baltic Sea in light of several days of drone intrusions over the Nordic countries, and especially Denmark. From Copenhagen, Terry Schultz reports the sightings of mysterious airborne objects has been ongoing since Monday. A NATO military

official says the alliance has been in constant contact with the Danish government about the daily appearances of drones in its airspace, including over military locations. Colonel Martin O'Donnell says NATO has therefore decided to step up as a vigilance in the region by sending more resources to the Baltic Sentry operations set up in January, primarily to counter the cutting of undersea cables by ships linked to Moscow. O'Donnell says the additional assets include multiple intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms, and at least one air defense frigate. On Tuesday, Russia denied it was responsible for the drones. For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Copenhagen.

And you're listening to NPR News. With Tuesday's deadline to fund government operations or face a partial shutdown looming, top congressional Democrats released a joint statement last night confirming a White House meeting has been set for tomorrow. President Trump is to meet with top Republicans and Democrats with just one day before the deadline to approve legislation. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling on Republicans to negotiate a bipartisan spending plan. The mass shooting last night in Southport, North Carolina, left three people dead and eight others injured. Shots were fired from a boat on the Cape Fear River into a waterfront bar. The city says police have a suspect in custody.

The medication Miffipristone was approved on this day in 2000. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports that the food and drug review process was longer and more thorough than usual because of political opposition. Miffipristone works by blocking progesterone, a hormone that's necessary for a pregnancy to continue. In medication abortion and miscarriage management, the pill is used in combination with another medication, mesoprostol, which causes uterine cramping. Mipristone was approved and in use in Europe for years before it became available in the U.S. There are continued legal efforts to curb access, and the Trump administration may try to do so through regulation. But reproductive rights advocates point out the safety and efficacy of the medication has been proven in

more than 100 studies. According to the FDA, over the decades that it's been available, it's been used by nearly 6 million women. Slina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News. This is NPR. This message comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe. When you manage your money with Wise, you'll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees. Join millions of customers and visit Wise.com. T's and Cs apply.