California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the federalization of 2,000 California National Guard members was unlawful and an overreach of presidential authority. Bonta argues the deployment was unnecessary, as protests had subsided before the action, and that it diverted crucial resources from wildfire preparedness. The suit seeks a court order to halt the deployment, claiming the president abused his power for political gain and infringed upon the governor’s authority. The White House countered that the deployment was necessary to quell unrest, while Governor Newsom accused Trump of manufacturing a crisis for political purposes.
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Ninety-two NIH researchers, along with 250 anonymous colleagues, publicly challenged the Trump administration’s policies in the “Bethesda Declaration,” citing grant terminations exceeding $12 billion, jeopardizing ongoing research and patient safety. The letter, addressed to NIH director Jay Bhattacharya and other officials, alleges a “culture of fear” hindering scientific integrity and prioritizing political agendas over public health. Bhattacharya acknowledged the dissent while defending the NIH’s direction, highlighting the conflict between his stated commitment to open discourse and the administration’s actions. The declaration highlights the halting of numerous clinical trials, resulting in wasted funds and compromised patient care.
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President Trump stumbled while boarding Air Force One on Sunday, a moment reminiscent of President Biden’s previous similar incidents. The president’s near-fall occurred as he ascended the aircraft stairs. This event follows Trump’s prior criticism of Biden for experiencing similar difficulties. The juxtaposition of these events has drawn significant public attention.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom defiantly responded to White House border czar Tom Homan’s threat of arrest with a challenge: “Tom, arrest me. Let’s go.” Newsom characterized President Trump’s actions, including the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, as a “manufactured crisis” stemming from Trump’s policies. He further asserted that Trump’s actions created the conditions for the protests. The governor intends to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the National Guard deployment.
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Following recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, resulting in numerous arrests and significant protests, President Trump deployed National Guard troops, characterizing the demonstrations as an “insurrection.” This action, coupled with previous raids and the arrest of individuals even after judicial dismissal, signals the creation of a police state infrastructure. This infrastructure involves declaring emergencies to justify federal agent intervention, warrantless arrests, and the potential for expanded detention facilities. The article concludes that while martial law has not yet been declared, the current trajectory is cause for serious concern.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unauthorized deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles. The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s action as illegal, unconstitutional, and lacking necessary coordination with the state. Newsom argues that the federal government’s actions violated established protocol and were further exacerbated by false statements from the Trump administration regarding the National Guard’s deployment. The governor emphasized his willingness to cooperate with law enforcement but condemned the administration’s disregard for proper procedure.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vehemently condemned President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, characterizing the action as “the acts of a dictator” and accusing Trump of inciting violence. Newsom criticized Trump’s threat to charge state and local officials interfering with federal immigration enforcement, which sparked the protests. This deployment, Newsom argued, constitutes a militarization of cities and a creation of mass chaos. The governor’s statement follows a long history of clashes between the two, encompassing issues beyond the immediate protests.
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A video of Donald Trump nearly falling while boarding Air Force One circulated widely on social media, prompting comparisons to similar incidents involving President Biden that were heavily criticized by conservatives. Many left-leaning commentators satirically demanded the same level of scrutiny and media coverage given to Biden’s stumbles. The incident highlighted the double standard often perceived in political media coverage. While Trump has not yet addressed the event, the incident raises concerns about the safety of the Air Force One stairs.
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Following the Secretary of Defense’s threat to deploy active-duty Marines to quell protests in Los Angeles against immigration policies, several prominent Republicans voiced support. House Speaker Mike Johnson justified the potential use of Marines as a necessary measure to maintain order, citing Governor Newsom’s perceived inaction. This deployment would mark the first use of active-duty troops to suppress domestic unrest since 1992, raising concerns about potential legal violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, despite the administration’s reliance on Title 10 of the U.S. Code. Republican Senators Lankford and Mullin criticized protesters, despite actions like displaying Mexican flags being protected speech.
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Governor Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind its order deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, citing the action as unlawful and inflammatory. The deployment followed ICE raids and subsequent protests, with Newsom and Mayor Bass arguing that local law enforcement is sufficient and that federal intervention escalates tensions. The Trump administration, however, maintains the deployment is necessary to restore order, framing the situation as a crisis stemming from insufficient state response to violence. The dispute highlights the ongoing conflict between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal immigration policy.
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John Q. Hosedrinker