Members of the Texas and California National Guard are set to leave Chicago and Portland, respectively. Reports indicate that 200 federalized Texas National Guardsmen are departing from the Chicago area, while California troops are scheduled to exit Portland, allowing 100 Oregon National Guard troops to remain active in the region. The financial implications of these deployments have raised concerns, with estimates of nearly $500 million spent on military operations in U.S. cities, highlighting the costs associated with what critics describe as authoritarianism. As these troops return home, the continued presence of some National Guard members remains a significant topic of discussion.