Louisiana National Guard to end New Orleans deployment

The big picture: Operations conclude Monday, but Aug. 31 is the soldiers' last day in the city, the mayor's office says.

• About 120 soldiers have been here this summer to focus on "crime reduction, enhanced responsiveness, and maintaining a visible presence to deter criminal activity," the governor's initial statement said in March.
• The feds will pay for the deployment, AP reports, but specific numbers for New Orleans haven't been released.

Catch up quick: About 350 National Guard troops were sent to New Orleans at the end of December.

• Gov. Jeff Landry requested the deployment and President Trump approved it.
• They were originally expected to stay for two months, but Landry requested a six-month extension.

Friction point: Trump has spoken about the deployment several times from the Oval Office, saying the troops are the reason for the city's low crime rates and a successful Mardi Gras season.

• Moreno has credited NOPD's multiyear efforts for the decrease in crime.

• Her statement Friday thanked the soldiers and reiterated her emphasis on partnering with the National Guard for major events, like Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl.
• Landry, in two posts on X, took issue with her statement, saying she neglected to thank him and Trump.

What's next: The Louisiana National Guard says it will release more information next week about the troops' departure, according to the Times-Picayune.