Trump Deploys 700 Marines, 2000 National Guard in LA as Riots Rage
President Trump escalated the crisis in Los Angeles by sending hundreds of Marines and thousands of National Guard troops to quell anti-ICE protests that devolved into violent riots, prompting legal battles and national debate over executive authority and civil unrest.
24 Hours Trump deploys 700 Marines, 2000 Guards to LA riots + LA protests spawn nationwide anti-ICE demonstrations + Russia launches largest drone attacks on Kyiv + Austria school shooting kills 9 people, gunman dead + World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.3 percent + Meta invests $15B in AI startup Scale AI + Defense Sec. Hegseth grilled on LA deployment cost and orders + Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza aid ship seized + California sues Trump over National Guard deployment + FBI seeks suspect throwing rocks at federal officers in LA + UK, Canada sanction far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza + Trump threatens Insurrection Act amid LA riots + LA Mayor Bass updates on looting amid riots + Senator Fetterman condemns LA protest violence as anarchy + Waymo halts self-driving operations after arson in LA + Video game actors reach tentative deal ending strike
Number 134 million - Estimated cost of military deployment to Los Angeles amid protests
Quote "We believe ICE agents should be allowed to be safe" — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Trump Sends 700 Marines, 2000 National Guard to LA Protests
California Sues Trump Over Illegal National Guard Deployment
Defense Sec. Hegseth Faces Congress Over Troop Deployment & Costs
Federal troops deployed to Los Angeles escalate response to anti-ICE protests, drawing legal and political battles as local officials sue and question authority.
LA Riot Looters Target Jewelry District Amid Police Distracted
LA Anti-ICE Rioters Zip-Tied and Arrested Amidst Continued Chaos
Protests Spread Coast to Coast Over Trump’s Immigration Raids
Violent anti-ICE protests and riots persist in Los Angeles, with looting, clashes with law enforcement, and widespread unrest spreading to other U.S. cities.
Sen. Fetterman Slams Democrats For Not Condemning LA Riots
Sen. Fetterman Breaks Ranks, Calls LA Protests Anarchy
PA Senator Defends Free Speech But Condemns Violence In LA
Political figures, including Sen. John Fetterman, criticize their own parties for failing to condemn violent protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration enforcement.
Russia Launches Largest Drone Assaults on Kyiv
Russia Launches Mass Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv Third Night
Sharp Rise in Russian Drone Attacks Hits Ukrainian Cities
Russia unleashes intensified drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, including repeated attacks on Kyiv, marking some of the largest assaults in the ongoing conflict.
Austria School Shooting Kills 9, Gunman Dead
Graz School Gunman Suicide After Killing Nine
Multiple Dead in Austrian School Shooting
Austrian school shooting in Graz leaves at least nine dead including the shooter, sparking a large police operation and national mourning.
Meta Taps Scale AI’s CEO for New $15B AI Superintelligence Lab
Meta Plans $15 Billion Scale AI Investment
Meta to Pay $15B for Scale AI Stake and Startup’s Young CEO
Meta invests heavily in artificial intelligence with a $15 billion stake in Scale AI and launches a new superintelligence AI lab amid the tech race.
ICE Raids Spark Widespread Anti-ICE Protests in Los Angeles
Trump DHS Lists More Criminal Illegals Nabbed In LA Raids
David Huerta Arrested at LA ICE Protest—Union Leader Faces Charges
Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement with widespread ICE raids in Los Angeles causing significant protests and national security discussions.
FBI Seeks Suspect Who Threw Rocks at Federal Officers in LA
FBI Launches Manhunt For Rock-Throwing Rioter in California
Federal Authorities Crack Down on LA Riot Funding Sources
FBI and other federal agencies actively investigate and seek suspects involved in violent acts during the Los Angeles riots and immigration protests.
World Bank Cuts 2025 Growth Forecast to 2.3% Over Trade Tensions
Global Growth Downgrade Underscores Cost of US Trade War
World Bank Forecast Highlights Impact of US-Tariff Disputes
Global economic outlook is being downgraded sharply due to ongoing U.S. trade wars and escalating tariffs affecting markets worldwide.
UK and Canada Sanction Far-Right Israeli Cabinet Members
UK, Canada, Australia, NZ and Norway Sanction Israeli Ministers
British Government Imposes Historic Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
UK, Canada, Australia and other allies impose sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers amid Gaza conflict tension.
Simone Biles Apologizes to Rival, Calls for Inclusion and Fair Play
Athlete Backlash Grows Over Simone Biles’ Sports Comments
Simone Biles Suspended Over Remarks About Women’s Sports Rival
Simone Biles sparks controversy with comments on women's sports and draws backlash from advocates and sponsors.
Journalists Hurt by Police Nonlethal Rounds at LA Protests
CNN Reporter Detained Live on Air Covering LA Immigration Protests
Press Groups Demand DOJ Over First Amendment Concerns in LA
Multiple journalists injured by police 'less-lethal' rounds while covering LA protests raising press freedom concerns.
Judge Tosses Justin Baldoni’s $400M Defamation Suit vs. Blake Lively
Justin Baldoni’s Countersuit Against Blake Lively Dismissed
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied 2nd Mistrial Request Amid Trial Cross-Exams
Legal battles and court rulings headline high-profile lawsuits involving celebrities and political figures.
Christian Baker Targeted After Cake Refusal Legal Fuss
ICE Agents Face Criticism for Masking Faces During Operations
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Harsher Penalties Against Assaults on Officers
Immigration policy tensions fuel heated rhetoric, arrests of protesters, and calls for stricter enforcement and deportations.
Apple Unveils iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design at WWDC 2025
Microsoft Tests AI-powered Browser Search in Edge
OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud in Surprising AI Deal
Tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, compete and innovate amid growing AI race and changing market landscapes.
US Navy and Congress Push to Revive Atrophied Shipbuilding Industry
Northrop Grumman Unveils New US Unmanned Combat Drone
Boeing Orders Highest Since 2023 Ahead of Paris Air Show
Military and defense updates with US Navy, drones, quantum computing, and defense budget battles in Congress.
RFK Jr. Removes Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee
NIH Director Faces Senate on Budget Cuts Amid Research Criticism
Harvard Under Investigation Over Hiring and Antisemitism Issues
Legal and political issues surface over Supreme Court decisions, vaccine advisory board shakeups, and university investigations.
Plane Crash off San Diego Coast Kills 6
Woman, Toddler Found Dead in Ashburn, Investigation Underway
Chinese Scientists Charged with Illegal Biological Material Smuggling
Major incidents and tragedies including plane crash, murder investigations, and deportations are unfolding globally.
India Hits Above Normal Heat Wave Early in Season
Emperor Penguin Population Plummets Faster Than Predicted
Glacier Causes Massive Rock Avalanche in Switzerland
Climate and environmental concerns arise from heat waves in India and dramatic declines in penguin populations in Antarctica.
Israel Deports Greta Thunberg After Intercepting Gaza-Bound Aid Ship
Thunberg Arrives in Paris After Detention in Israel
Greta Thunberg Blasts Israel Over Deportation
High-profile deportation efforts in Israel and Gaza involving activists including Greta Thunberg stir diplomatic tensions.
Microsoft Moves Build Conference Out of Seattle in 2026
Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 With Improvements and Bigger Screen
Verge Staff Review New Nintendo Switch 2
Tech conferences and industry shifts occur with Microsoft moving Build conference from Seattle and Nintendo launching Switch 2.
CNN’s Brian Stelter Warns of Misinformation in LA Riots Coverage
NYT Runs Propaganda Piece on LA Riots, Draws Backlash
Media Criticism Mounts Over Coverage of LA Immigration Protests
Media and journalistic critiques arise from coverage of LA protests, political narratives, and reporting disputes.
Immigrant Falsely Accused of Trump Threat Can Post Bail
Judge Not Immune After Alleged Aid to Illegal Immigrant Case
Judge Blocks DOE Database Access Over Law Breach
Legal challenges involving immigration, including arrests during protests, questionable actions by judges, and detainee lawsuits.
Paramount Cuts 3.5% of U.S. Staff in Cost-Cutting Move
Whole Foods Shelves Empty After Distributor Cyberattack
Small-Business Owner Optimism Edges Up in May
Business and economy news include layoffs at Paramount, retail cyberattack impacts, Nike stock drops, and small business optimism changes.
GOP Rep. Mark Green Resigns, Cuts House Majority
Republicans Give Trump Leeway Over National Guard in LA
Raids Escalate Immigration Debate as Democrats Split Over Protests
Political tension rises as GOP faces resignations, immigration debate, and partisan divisions over law enforcement responses and protests.
RFK Jr. Fires Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
Video Game Actors' Strike Nears End with Tentative Deal
Apple's AI Efforts Fall Behind Competitors at WWDC 2025
Major social and cultural developments include vaccine controversies under RFK Jr., AI advances, and entertainment industry updates.
15-Year-Old Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Education Assistant in France
Man Fatally Stabs Brother with Spear, Confronted by Police in Maryland
28-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder After Chicago Shooting
Breaking news on violence includes stabbing at French school, Maryland stabbing charges, and Maryland man killed at stabbing incident.
US-China Trade Talks Resume In London For Second Day
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Firm On Trade Talks Progress
China Uses Rare Earth Materials as Leverage in Trade Talks
Trade talks continue between US and China, aiming to reduce tariff tensions amid strategic competition over rare earth minerals.
UN Reports World Fertility Rates in Unprecedented Decline
UN Warns Famine Risk Near Sudan’s Capital Grows
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Entities Linked to Hamas and PFLP
United Nations and global organizations report on fertility crises, food security risks, and sanctions related to Middle East and Africa.
Sly Stone, Influential Funk Pioneer, Dies at Age 82
Thailand’s Former PM Suchinda Kraprayoon Dies at 91
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo Independence Leader, Dies at 78
Prominent deaths and cultural reflections include the passing of funk legend Sly Stone and political figures shaping global narratives.
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