Trump Deploys National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles; Mayor Declares Emergency
Key Takeaways
- Trump considers Insurrection Act, deploys troops to Los Angeles amid immigration policy protests.
- Trump considers replacing Powell with Bessent as Fed Chair in May 2026.
- Kennedy dismissed all CDC vaccine advisors, citing conflicts of interest; new members expected soon.
- Smotrich canceled financial mechanism, risking Palestinian economic collapse; US and G7 warned.
- GOP lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider deportation push, prioritize criminals.
Top Stories
Trump deploys National Guard, Marines to Los Angeles amid protests.
In June 2025, protests erupted in Los Angeles against Trump administration policies, leading to escalating tensions and the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines. The deployment is expected to last 60 days at a cost of $134 million.
Los Angeles Mayor declares emergency, Trump considers military to quell unrest.
In June 2025, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew due to ongoing unrest following protests against immigration raids. President Donald Trump stated that the military would remain in the city until peace is restored and did not rule out using armed forces.
Los Angeles protests against Trump's immigration policies continue with varying intensity.
In June 2025, protests against Donald Trump's immigration policies are ongoing in Los Angeles, including both peaceful and violent incidents. The National Guard has been deployed, and a curfew was imposed in the city center.
Trump deploys troops to Los Angeles, sparking criticism from California officials.
In June 2025, Los Angeles experienced protests against immigration raids, leading to President Trump deploying 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines without the governor's consent. California officials criticized the deployment as unnecessary.
Trump considers Insurrection Act amid violent Los Angeles protests.
Amidst violent protests in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025, President Donald Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act. Trump stated there is an "insurrection" happening in certain areas of Los Angeles.
Trump considers replacing Powell with Bessent as Fed Chair in 2026.
President Trump is considering replacing Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair with Scott Bessent when his term ends in May 2026. Trump has criticized Powell for insufficient interest rate cuts and advocates for lower rates.
Kennedy dismisses all CDC vaccine advisors, citing conflicts of interest.
On June 10, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), citing conflicts of interest. The new members are expected to be in place before the panel's next meeting, scheduled to begin on June 25.
Smotrich cancels financial mechanism, risking Palestinian economic collapse.
On June 10-11, 2025, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich canceled a financial mechanism for banks, potentially isolating Palestinian banks from the Israeli financial system and risking a Palestinian economic collapse. The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the G7 had warned of disastrous consequences.
GOP lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider deportation push, prioritize criminals.
On June 10, 2025, some GOP lawmakers are warning the Trump administration to reconsider its deportation push, with concerns about deporting longtime residents. Rep. David Valadao urges prioritizing known criminals over hardworking residents.
Capitol Hill
Republicans challenge CBO's projection of $2.4T deficit from Trump's bill.
Republicans are challenging the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) analysis of President Trump's bill, which projects it will add $2.4 trillion to the national deficit over a decade. The White House disputes the CBO's findings, claiming the package achieves $6.6 trillion in savings.
House votes to repeal D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote.
On June 10, 2025, the House of Representatives voted 266-148 to repeal a D.C. law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. The legislation still needs to pass in the Senate.
Expert Views
Conway defends Federalist Society judges, criticizes downplaying Trump's actions.
George Conway discussed the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo's actions during Trump's presidency on The Bulwark's podcast. Conway defended the judges appointed but criticized the downplaying of Trump's actions, including obstruction of justice during the Mueller investigation.
Experts scrutinize Trump's expanded use of emergency powers.
Legal scholars and experts are scrutinizing President Trump's use of emergency powers, arguing he is expanding his power without legal basis. Trump has invoked emergency powers multiple times, citing crises to justify actions like summoning the National Guard and imposing tariffs.
Global Stage
Spanish judicial associations strike over government's legal reform.
On June 11, 2025, Salvador González met with judicial and fiscal associations who called for a strike over concerns regarding the government's legal reform modifying access to the judiciary. Judges and prosecutors are planning a strike to defend judicial independence.
Bolsonaro denies coup plot in STF testimony, faces potential prison.
On June 10, 2025, Jair Bolsonaro testified at the STF in Brasília regarding the alleged coup plot to overturn the 2022 elections. He faces charges including attempting a coup, which could lead to decades in prison.
UK government outlines spending plans: NHS, defense, housing increases.
On June 11 and 12, 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the UK government's spending plans, including a 30 billion-pound increase for the NHS and a rise in defense spending to 2.5% of national output by 2027.
Modi emphasizes zero tolerance for terrorism after Pahalgam attack.
Following the Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with multi-party delegations to discuss India's stance against terrorism. Modi emphasized India's zero tolerance for terrorism.
India condemns UN's appointment of Pakistan to anti-terror panel.
On June 10, 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the UN's appointment of Pakistan as vice-chair of its anti-terror panel, calling Pakistan the "Father of Terrorism". He highlighted Pakistan's history of harboring terrorists.
Local Front
Newsom: Democracy under attack due to Trump's immigration policies.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that democracy is under attack due to the Trump administration's immigration policies amidst ongoing protests in Los Angeles. Newsom accused Trump of organizing a military raid.
Policy Insights
Court allows Trump's tariffs on trading partners to remain during appeal.
On June 11, 2025, a federal appeals court allowed President Trump's tariffs to remain in effect during the appeal process, affecting most U.S. trading partners. The court has set July 31 for the next hearing.
White House Updates
Trump claims US won't be destroyed by migrants, baselessly alleges foreign invasion.
On June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg, Donald Trump addressed protests in Los Angeles, claiming the U.S. would not be destroyed by illegal migrants. He baselessly alleged a “foreign invasion” and accused California's Democratic leaders of paying “troublemakers” to attack federal officers.
Trump administration to transfer 9,000 migrants to Guantanamo for deportation.
In June 2025, the Trump administration plans to transfer 9,000 irregular migrants, including about 800 Europeans, to Guantanamo Bay for deportation. Medical screenings are underway to assess their fitness for transfer.
Trump seeks one-year prison sentence for burning the American flag.
President Trump is working to introduce a law that would impose a prison sentence of up to one year for burning the American flag, following protests in Los Angeles. Trump criticized the protesters, calling them "animals."
Trump administration enters 'war against citizens' phase, says Levine.
On June 11, 2025, Judith Levine reports that the Trump administration has entered a second phase described as waging war against citizens. This marks a dangerous new era in U.S. politics.
Large military parade planned in D.C. for Army anniversary, Trump's birthday.
A large military parade is planned in Washington, D.C., on June 14 to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with former President Donald Trump's birthday. The parade is expected to include 6,600 troops, over 150 vehicles, and about 50 aircraft.