Trump Threatens Newsom's Arrest; Orders National Guard Deployment to California
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatens Newsom's arrest and orders National Guard to California; state sues.
- Representative Mark Green resigns from Congress before tax bill vote for private sector.
- Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically wounded after being shot at a rally.
- Sixteen states sue Trump administration over deal ending ban on rapid-fire triggers.
- Czech Republic appoints Eva Decroix as Justice Minister following a bitcoin scandal.
Top Stories
Trump threatens Newsom's arrest, considers deploying more troops
On June 9th and 10th, 2025, President Trump stated he would support arresting California Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement. He also considered deploying additional National Guard troops to California.
Trump orders National Guard to California; State sues
On June 9th and 10th, 2025, President Trump ordered thousands of National Guard troops to California without Governor Newsom's request, following protests in Los Angeles. California subsequently sued President Trump to rescind the National Guard deployment, with approximately 700 Marines being sent to Los Angeles in the interim.
Representative Mark Green resigns before tax bill vote
On June 9th, 2025, Republican U.S. House Representative Mark Green announced his resignation from Congress. He is leaving to pursue a private sector opportunity after the House votes again on President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay shot at rally
On June 9th, 2025, Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically wounded after being shot at a rally. News of the event was published on June 10th, 2025.
Sixteen states sue Trump over rapid-fire trigger deal
On June 10th, 2025, it was reported that sixteen states are suing the Trump administration over a deal ending the ban on rapid-fire triggers.
Czech Republic appoints Eva Decroix as Justice Minister
On June 10th, 2025, Czech Republic's President Petr Pavel appointed Eva Decroix as the new Justice Minister at Prague Castle in Prague. The appointment follows a bitcoin scandal.
Czech Republic appoints minister after bitcoin scandal
On June 10th, 2025, it was reported that the Czech Republic appointed a new justice minister following a bitcoin scandal.
Global Stage
Macron won't dissolve Assembly before 2027, regrets prior decision
On June 9th, 2025, Emmanuel Macron stated that he does not wish to dissolve the National Assembly again before the end of his second term in 2027, but did not completely rule it out. He also acknowledged that his decision to dissolve the Assembly a year prior was not "understood" by the French people.
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning over Gaza
On June 10th, 2025, over 300 Foreign Office staff were told to consider resigning after complaining that the office was complicit in Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza. Oliver Robbins and Nick Dyer responded, stating resignation is an honorable course if disagreement with government policy is profound.
Macron plans 'new project' for New Caledonia
On June 10th, 2025, Emmanuel Macron declared his intention to initiate a 'new project' for New Caledonia. He plans to invite 'all stakeholders' to Paris following unsuccessful negotiations led by Overseas Minister Manuel Valls.
LFI addresses concerns over Gaza-bound ship interception
On June 10th, 2025, LFI convened in Paris to address concerns regarding activists, including Greta Thunberg and LFI Eurodeputy Rima Hassan, aboard the "Madleen" ship en route to Gaza. Questions are also being asked if Israel acted lawfully by intercepting the ship Madleen in international waters.
High Seas Treaty could take effect from January
On June 9th, 2025, Macron said the High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after a surge in support at the ocean summit.
South Korea appoints Yeo Han-koo as top trade negotiator
Le Pen, Orban, Salvini rally in France
On June 9th, 2025, Marine Le Pen, Viktor Orban, Matteo Salvini, and Jordan Bardella gathered in Montargis, Loiret, France, drawing over 5,000 supporters. The event also spurred counter-protests from the left.
UK arms exports to Israel face legal challenges
In September 2025, David Lammy announced the suspension of about 30 arms exports licenses to Israel, stating the remaining licenses were not relevant to the war in Gaza. The carve-out of F-35s from the ban on UK arms being sold to Israel is being tested in the high court by the NGOs Global Legal Action Network and Al-Haq.
Macronism's end predicted by Les Républicains spokesperson
On June 10th, 2025, two days after Bruno Retailleau's victory as head of the Les Républicains (LR) party, government spokesperson Sophie Primas (LR) stated that "Macronism will probably find an end in the coming months, with the end of the second term of President [Emmanuel] Macron," causing indignation among Macronists.
Macron spoke during UNOC3 in Nice, France
Colombian sentenced in Czech Republic for arson
On June 9th, 2025, a Czech court sentenced a Colombian to eight years in prison for an arson attack linked to Russia.
White House Updates
RFK Jr ousts CDC vaccine advisory committee members
On June 10th, 2025, it was reported that RFK Jr ousted every member on the CDC vaccine advisory committee citing conflicts of interest.
Trump plans to replace civil service employees
On June 10th, 2025, it was reported that President Trump plans to replace career civil service employees with workers aligned with his agenda. He intends to convert some senior positions to "at will" employment.
Judge denies injunction to block Trump's CPB board removals
On June 9th, 2025, a federal judge ruled that three board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) can keep their seats, denying the nonprofit a preliminary injunction to block U.S. President Donald Trump from removing them. The judge stated that the CPB was unlikely to prevail and could not show irreparable harm.
Lawmaking Today
Abrego Garcia's case continues after wrongful deportation
On June 9th, 2025, lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia argued that his return to the U.S. after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador should not end Judge Paula Xinis' investigation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, "Justice awaits this Salvadoran man," in response to Abrego Garcia's lawyers' assertions.
Policy Insights
Government to spend £14.2bn on Sizewell C
On June 10th, 2025, Ed Miliband announced that the government would spend £14.2bn funding the building of Sizewell C nuclear power station.
Digital ID cards could benefit Britain, says article
On June 9th, 2025, Polly Toynbee's article suggested digital ID cards could benefit Britain and serve as a "secret weapon" for the Labour party. The article references a Labour Together think tank paper advocating for a digital ID system, supported by a majority across political affiliations.
Reeves's U-turn on winter fuel payments discussed
On June 9th, 2025, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discussed Rachel Reeves’s U-turn on winter fuel payments, the upcoming spending review, and the situation with Reform UK.
Labour's housing promise faces spending squeeze?
On June 9th, 2025, Politics Weekly UK discussed whether Labour’s spending squeeze will kill its big housing promise.
Farage proposes reopening coalmines for steel production
On June 9th, 2025, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage proposed reopening domestic coalmines to fuel new blast furnaces in Port Talbot, Wales. He argued it's in the "national interest" for guaranteed steel and UK-produced fuel.
Miliband credits Reeves for U-turn on fuel allowance
On June 10th, 2025, Ed Miliband stated that Rachel Reeves "deserves credit" for her U-turn on the winter fuel allowance. The allowance is being restored to all pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less a year.
Election Watch
Iowa Democrats launch youth movement; candidate faces scrutiny
On June 10th, 2025, Iowa Democrats launched a youth movement with candidates in their 30s and 40s running for governor, Senate and the House. Zach Wahls is planning to launch his Senate campaign, but some Democratic operatives circulated an old message board in which Mr. Wahls, at age 19, had opined about his pornography preferences.