Jun 13 Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal after Israel attacks Tehran By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump pressed on Iran as he met his national security team in the Situation Room to discuss the tricky path forward following Israel's devastating strikes, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to keep up for “as many days as… Continue reading
Jun 13 Military official says 200 Marines have entered Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel By Amy Taxin, Lolita C. Baldor, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press The Marines will join some 2,000 National Guard troops that have been on the streets of the city since last week when immigration raids set off protests. Continue reading
Jun 13 Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges By Travis Loller, Jonathan Mattise, Ben Finley, Associated Press Facing mounting pressure to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S., the Trump administration brought him back last week. However, he was immediately taken into custody on new criminal charges filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of… Continue reading
Jun 13 Federal judge blocks Trump's election overhaul that had been challenged as unconstitutional By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The Republican president’s March 25 executive order sought to compel officials to require documentary proof of citizenship for everyone registering to vote for federal elections, accept only mailed ballots received by Election Day and condition federal election grant funding on… Continue reading
Jun 13 Trump administration gives data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press An internal memo and emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Medicaid officials unsuccessfully sought to block the data transfer, citing legal and ethical concerns. Continue reading
Jun 13 What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press The “No Kings” protest will follow several days of nationwide protests against federal immigration raids including in Los Angeles, where Trump's deployment of the National Guard further agitated his opponents. Continue reading
Jun 12 Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press The court said it would hold a hearing on the matter on June 17. Continue reading
Jun 12 Trump must return control of California National Guard to the state, judge rules By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press The order, which takes effect at noon Friday, said the deployment of the Guard was illegal and both violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded Trump's statutory authority. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 6:41 Downey residents react after immigration raids shake Hispanic-majority community near LA By Marcia Biggs, Jackson Hudgins, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Maea Lenei Buhre Protests are continuing across the country, as are the immigration raids that have sparked the demonstrations. With parts of Los Angeles under curfew, that city has been quieter for a second straight night. As many as 700 Marines could soon… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 5:57 Federal judge hears California challenge to Trump's National Guard deployment By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat, Jonah Anderson A federal judge heard California's challenge of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to assist during protests and immigration raids. The administration argued troops have the right to be there to protect law enforcement. Continue watching