Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.
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Why California Says Trump’s Military Deployment Is Illegal
California has sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains the laws governing the use of American troops on U.S. soil.
Under Pressure From the White House, ICE Seeks New Ways to Ramp Up Arrests
Former officials said the Trump administration’s push for the agency to detain record numbers of undocumented immigrants increases the chances of mistakes.
700 Marines Are Deploying to LA Protests to Join Federal Response
The Pentagon mobilized 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops even as the president said the situation was “under control.” Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the escalating response.
Military Parade Marches Into Political Maelstrom as Troops Deploy to L.A.
President Trump’s decision to send troops into an American city comes just days before a rare military display in the nation’s capital.
In House Testimony, Pete Hegseth Defends Deployment of Troops to Los Angeles
The defense secretary also suggested in his testimony to a House panel that the use of the National Guard for homeland defense would expand under President Trump.
Doechii Criticizes Trump While Accepting BET Award
The rapper drew attention to the president deploying the military against protesters in Los Angeles and said it was her responsibility as an artist to speak up for all oppressed people.
Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say
In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.
Nate Holden, L.A. Democrat With a Cameo in 2024 Presidential Race, Dies at 95
An outspoken politician, he served four terms on the City Council and one in the California State Senate. And yes, that was him in the helicopter with Donald Trump.
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.
Declaring foreign film production a national security threat, the president said he had asked his top trade official to start the process of imposing a tax on Hollywood.