The Pentagon is deploying 350 National Guard troops in New Orleans through Mardi Gras in an effort to curb crime in the city.

The troops will support federal authorities, including the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, as they enforce federal law and help counter high rates of violent crime in New Orleans and other metropolitan areas in Louisiana, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday.

"Operating under Governor Landry’s command and control, this mission will directly enhance the safety of Louisiana’s residents and the enforcement of federal laws, reaffirming the Department of Defense’s commitment to supporting our interagency partners and the safety and security of our nation," he said.

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The soldiers will remain in the city through Feb. 28 and will assist with security in the French Quarter for New Year’s Eve, the Sugar Bowl, and Mardi Gras events, Fox 8 Live reported.

"We know how to make cities safe, and the National Guard complements cities that are experiencing high crime," Landry said during an appearance on The Will Cain Show. "Look at what the president has done in Washington, D.C. When he wanted to send the National Guard into Washington, D.C., Louisiana was one of the first to raise its hand and say our troops will go there and help. And the city is so much better."

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National Guard members currently serving in Washington, D.C., are expected to return to Louisiana, the news outlet reported.

"Our Louisiana National Guardsmen are highly trained professionals. Many of them supported law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., and are ready to support our home state," Maj. Gen. Friloux, the adjutant general of Louisiana, told Fox 8 Live. "We’ve mobilized multiple times this year to support efforts in New Orleans and are ready to do so again for the next two months."

Fox News Digital has reached out to the office of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Louisiana National Guard.

New Orleans had 97 murders as of Nov. 1. In September, Landry asked President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Louisiana amid concerns about crime.

In early 2025, a U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck bearing the flag of the Islamic State group slammed into New Year’s revelers before being shot and killed by police.

Martha Stewart set off an online debate after sharing her unconventional way of eating a bagel.

The author and lifestyle icon shared photos on Instagram earlier this month demonstrating what she described as her preferred way to enjoy the New York staple.

Instead of eating the bagel as a sandwich or in traditional open-face form, Stewart cut it into smaller portions — topping each piece individually with cream cheese.

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In the caption, Stewart revealed the approach helps her feel satisfied without overeating, calling the method "very satisfying."

She added that the bagel must come from Connecticut-based PopUp Bagels — noting that the technique was introduced to her years ago by her daughter, Alexis.

The post quickly drew attention on social media, sparking strong reactions from bagel enthusiasts.

One commenter joked, "Queen Martha, this is a violation of the bagel code of ethics."

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Another reaction took a more extreme tone, with one user actually declaring, "Put her back in jail."

Others actually argued the method felt overly restrictive or sent the wrong message about food.

Not all responses were negative, however. 

Some users said Stewart's post inspired them to try the method themselves, saying they adopted the same approach after watching her break the bagel into smaller pieces and add cream cheese to each one.

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"PopUp Bagels is known for eating bagels a little differently — grip, rip and dip style. That being said, we encourage everyone to enjoy their bagel however they want, which is why we sell them hot and whole," founder Adam Goldberg told Fox News Digital. 

"Martha just took that idea to a whole new level, and we love seeing all the creative ways people make it their own."

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Stewart later updated the caption to strike a more humorous tone, emphasizing the post was meant lightheartedly.

"CAN'T ANYONE TAKE A JOKE??????YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!" she wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to Stewart's team for comment.