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Members of the California National Guard stand guard in downtown Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson June 11 2025

Retired military leaders on Trump's deployment of troops in LA

Learn about the Insurrection Act and hear from former generals on concerns over the ways the Trump administration is using the military within the U.S.
Protest following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in Compton
Daily News Lesson June 09 2025

National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders

Learn how protests in Los Angeles have led to an unprecedented response by the Trump administration
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere in Washington
Daily News Lesson April 25 2025

Hegseth reportedly has unsecured internet line in Pentagon office for Signal

Learn why the head of the Defense Department is under scrutiny for using private communication apps

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