23 h. ago 4 things to know about the immigration raid protests that roiled LA this weekend

Protesters opposed to federal immigration raids faced off with law enforcement in Los Angeles over the weekend. President Trump called in the National Guard against the wishes of the governor.

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33 h. ago Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city

Citing a rarely used law, President Trump bypassed California's governor Gavin Newsom, and ordered two thousand national guard troops to Los Angeles for sixty days.It's the first time in 60 years a president has used federal power to deploy national guard troops without the agreement of the state's governor. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass and hears how people in the city are reacting. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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4 d. ago Legal scholar says President Trump learned lessons from his last travel ban.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown University law professor, about how President Trump's legal strategy on travel bans has shifted from his previous administration.

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5 d. ago Dem Rep. DeLauro: Trump 'Flagrantly Violating' the Law with Funding Cuts

Wednesday on MSNBC's "The Weeknight," Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said that President Donald Trump had been "flagrantly violating" the law with cuts to government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The post Dem Rep. DeLauro: Trump ‘Flagrantly Violating’ the Law with Funding Cuts appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement

DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old with brain cancer, was diagnosed with new tumors but continues to inspire after being sworn in to 1,351 law enforcement agencies.

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1 week ago Harvard vs. Trump: All the president wants is for the university to obey the law

The clash between Trump and Harvard over ideological control and cultural Marxism highlights a battle with significant educational and financial stakes.

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1 week ago Trump order targeting law firm WilmerHale blocked as 'unconstitutional,' federal judge rules

Judge Richard Leon struck down President Donald Trump's order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, home to Robert Mueller, as unconstitutional.

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2 w. ago WATCH: President Trump Honors Three Fallen Deputies with First

President Donald Trump on Monday honored three Florida deputies killed in the line of duty in 2024 with the first-ever Medals of Sacrifice. The post WATCH: President Trump Honors Three Fallen Deputies with First-Ever ‘Medals of Sacrifice’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Law Against Revenge Porn with First Lady

President Donald Trump signs the Take It Down Act into law alongside First Lady Melania Trump on Monday, May 19. The post Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Law Against Revenge Porn with First Lady appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' Would Extend Trump Tax Cuts, Unleash Energy Development

President Donald Trump hopes to sign into law "one, big, beautiful" bill that would extend the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, unleash energy development, and slash spending. The post ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Would Extend Trump Tax Cuts, Unleash Energy Development appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.

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3 w. ago 2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.

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