90 m. ago Trump says any military parade protests will trigger ‘very heavy force’; California asks court to block use of military to enforce law – live

President threatened to use force against protesters at weekend; state asks for emergency order to stop use of military for law enforcement on civilian streetsTrump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ movePeople in Los Angeles: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Pete Hegseth says military will stay in Los Angeles for 60 days; Newsom denies Trump claim that he called him – live

California governor says contrary to Trump’s claim ‘there was no call. Not even a voicemail’; president warns any military parade protests will be met with ‘very heavy force’Trump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ movePeople in Los Angeles: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mike Johnson claims that Gavin Newsom ‘ought to be tarred and feathered’ over LA protests

It is the latest escalation of war of words as the Democrat pushes back against Trump administration's response to protests

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4 h. ago The Latest: Trump defends National Guard deployment as protests spread to other cities

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests

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4 h. ago Defense secretary Pete Hegseth says military will stay in Los Angeles for 60 days – live

Troop deployment, which has been heavily criticized, will cost $134m, Pentagon says; Trump doubles down on decision to deploy thousands more troops Trump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ moveUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Donald Trump accused of 'crossing a line' with latest 'unhinged' behaviour

California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote to supporters, branding Trump's actions a "theatrical display of toughness from an increasingly unhinged president".

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5 h. ago The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in Capitol Hill hearings

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6 h. ago What to know about Trump's deployment of the Marines and National Guard to LA's immigration protests

Marines and additional National Guard troops are headed to Los Angeles on President Donald Trump’s orders in response to protests over immigration raids

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6 h. ago Trump again defends decision to ‘send in the troops’ after LAPD calls marines’ arrival an ‘operational challenge’ – live

Trump doubles down on decision to deploy thousands more troops; LAPD says marines’s arrival without coordination presents a ‘significant’ challengeTrump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ moveUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘He is unhinged, and he’s acting recklessly’: Newsom says two branches of government are already lost to ‘Trumpism’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles

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7 h. ago Unstoppable force loses battle with immovable object: Elon bows to Trump

Four days into a public feud between the world’s most powerful person and the world’s richest person, I declare Musk the loserElon Musk and Donald Trump are no longer friends. Tension between the two exploded into public view in the middle of last week, with each leveling sharp barbs at the other. Four days into the public feud between the world’s most powerful person and the world’s richest person, though, I declare Musk the loser. An unstoppable force has lost its battle with an immovable object.From my colleagues Hugo Lowell and Andrew Roth: On Thursday, Elon Musk called for Donald Trump’s impeachment and mocked his connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as the US president threatened to cancel federal contracts and tax subsidies for Musk’s companies, in an extraordinary social media feud that erupted between the former allies. The direct shots at Trump were the latest twist in the public showdown over a Republican spending bill that Musk had criticized. Conti...

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10 h. ago Los Angeles protests: California governor says marines ‘not political pawns’ as Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops – live

Gavin Newsom says Trump’s threat to deploy marines to LA is ‘blatant abuse of power’ as state lodges a suit against administrationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk extends invite to Donald Trump ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

The Ukrainian is very passionate when it comes to the topic of his beloved country and has now offered Trump the chance to experience what day-to-day life is like in his homeland

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14 h. ago LA ICE riots day 4 RECAP: 'ICE Barbie' Kristi Noem delivers savage insult to LA mayor Karen Bass for shifting blame for riots

LIVE UPDATES: Hundreds of Marines have been mobilized to Los Angeles after Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to quell the immigration protests.

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14 h. ago Trump sends US Marines to Los Angeles and says it would be 'great' to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom

Trump backs call to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom who brands decision to send Marines into Los Angeles as a ‘deranged fantasy’

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16 h. ago Los Angeles' image is scuffed since ICE raids and protests, with World Cup and Olympics on horizon

Los Angeles is still reeling from January’s deadly wildfires — and with the World Cup soccer championships and the 2028 Olympics on the horizon — Mayor Karen Bass has been urging residents to come together to revitalize LA’s image

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16 h. ago Trump's 'deranged fantasy' slammed by California Gov. Newsom as 700 Marines sent to LA

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is continuing his feud with President Donald Trump as the administration has deployed 700 active duty Marines to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

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16 h. ago Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests

President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army

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17 h. ago 'ICE Barbie' Kristie Noem delivers savage insult to LA mayor Karen Bass for shifting blame for riots

LIVE UPDATES: Hundreds of Marines have been mobilized to Los Angeles after Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to quell the immigration protests.

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18 h. ago FBI raids home of protester who hurled rocks at federal cars as Pam Bondi chilling details

LIVE UPDATES: Hundreds of Marines have been mobilized to Los Angeles after Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to quell the immigration protests.

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