Trump Deploys National Guard to Quell Rampant LA Riots
President Trump has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles following violent anti-ICE protests that have escalated into destructive riots, igniting a fierce political battle with California Governor Newsom who vows to sue.
24 Hours Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles amid riots + California Gov. Newsom to sue Trump over Guard deployment + Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg + Russia launches largest drone attack of Ukraine war + Amazon plans $20B investment in Pennsylvania data centers + Waymo halts LA service after taxis set on fire during riots + Justin Baldoni’s $400M defamation suit dismissed by judge + Hurricane Barbara becomes first east Pacific hurricane of 2025 + FBI offers $50K reward for LA anti-ICE riot attacker + Senate Republicans struggle on Trump’s big tax and spending bill + Elon Musk softens stance, signals support for Trump amid LA riots + LA mayor blames ICE raids for unrest, denies violence claims + New photos released in Travis Decker triple homicide manhunt + NATO chief calls for 400% boost in European air defense + California suburb Glendale ends ICE detainee contract + Anti-ICE protests escalate with violence and looting in LA
Number 20,000 - National Guard troops authorized by Trump for LA deployment amid unrest.
Quote "If he were border czar Tom Homan, he 'would' arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom" — President Donald Trump

Trump Deploys National Guard as LA Riots Escalate
California Gov. Newsom Plans Lawsuit Over Guard Deployment
LA Protests Turn Violent: Businesses Vandalized, Looted
Tensions explode in Los Angeles following federal immigration raids, prompting President Trump to deploy the National Guard. California officials push back with lawsuits and public feuds, while protests escalate into violence and looting.

Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400M Defamation Suit
Justin Baldoni’s Countersuits Against Blake Lively Rejected
Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle With Blake Lively Ends at Court
The ongoing legal fights of actor Justin Baldoni result in multiple dismissals of his $400 million defamation lawsuits against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others amidst a long-running public feud.

Israel Seizes Gaza Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard
Greta Thunberg Detained After Gaza Flotilla Intercepted
Activists Decry Israel’s Gaza Ship Seizure as Piracy
Israel intercepts a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other international activists. The seizure sparks controversy and accusations of 'piracy', drawing global attention to the ongoing Gaza conflict.

US-China Trade Talks Begin in London Amid Tensions
Rare Earths and AI Chips Dominate US-China Negotiations
Trump Eases Tariffs, Boosting Inflation Optimism in US
China and the US hold critical trade talks in London focusing on rare earth minerals, tariffs, and AI technologies amid growing tensions and a fragile trade truce between the world’s largest economies.

Amazon Plans $20B Data Center Investment in Pennsylvania
Amazon Data Expansion Nears Nuclear Plant in Pennsylvania
Amazon announces a massive $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania for new data centers, including one located next to a nuclear power plant, aiming to boost cloud computing capacity and AI innovation.

Hurricane Barbara Strikes Pacific, First of 2025 Season
Tropical Storm Barbara Upgraded as Hurricane Near Mexico
Hurricane Barbara intensifies into the first hurricane of the 2025 east Pacific season, prompting warnings as it develops off Mexico’s coast with potential further strengthening.

Waymo Pauses LA Service After Taxis Torched in Protests
Self-Driving Cars Catch Fire in LA Riot Hotspot
Waymo Suspends Downtown LA Operations After Taxi Attacks
Waymo halts its robotaxi services in downtown Los Angeles as ride vehicles have been deliberately set on fire amid ongoing violent anti-ICE protests and riots.

FBI Offers $50K for Masked LA Riot Attacker
Federal Arrests Made in LA Anti-ICE Protests
The FBI issues a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a masked protester who violently attacked federal officers during anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

NATO Boss Demands Quadruple Boost in Air Defenses
Rutte Urges 400% Rise in NATO Missile Defense Budget
NATO chief Rutte calls for a major 400% increase in Europe's air and missile defense spending to counter the growing threats posed by Russia and enhance military readiness.

LA Protest Clashes Leave Dozens Arrested Overnight
LAPD Declares Unlawful Assembly as Protests Escalate
Rioters Smash LAPD HQ Windows Amid Anti-ICE Unrest
Violent anti-ICE protests surge in Los Angeles, with police declaring unlawful assemblies, numerous arrests, property damage, and local authorities struggling to control the unrest.

Stocks Drift as US-China Trade Talks Kick Off
Market Watch: Investors Eye US-China Trade Talks
U.S. stocks show mixed movement as high-level trade talks commence in London between the US and China, with expectations for easing tariff tensions amid cautious investor sentiment.

Federal Judge Drops Baldoni’s $400M Suit Against Lively
Judge Tosses Justin Baldoni’s Defamation Claims
Justin Baldoni faces repeated legal defeats as federal judges dismiss his massive defamation and countersuits related to allegations by co-stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

Nationwide Recall: Swabs Contaminated with Deadly Fungi
Fungal Fears Prompt Immediate Product Recall
The FDA issues widespread recalls due to life-threatening fungal contamination detected in commonly used swab products, raising health concerns particularly for children.

Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Starts After Massive Drone Assault
Swap of POWs Underway as Drone Strikes Intensify
Prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia begins following a massive drone attack by Russia, marking another effort to exchange hundreds of POWs amid ongoing hostilities.

Six Killed in Small Plane Crash Off San Diego Coast
Search Underway After Fatal San Diego Plane Crash
Six people tragically die after a small plane crashes off the coast of San Diego, prompting search and investigation efforts into the accident’s cause.

Sen. Tuberville Unveils Women’s Sports Protection Bill
New Senate Bill Targets Males in Women’s Military Sports
A controversial bill on women’s sports protection is introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, aiming to ban biological males from competing in women’s military academy sports teams.

Reporter Shot Live On Air During LA Immigration Protests
Media Faces Backlash for Minimizing LA Riots Violence
Australian Journalist Hit by Rubber Bullet in LA Riot
Controversy surrounds LA protests with media outlets accused of downplaying violence; multiple journalists report injuries, including a live on-air rubber bullet strike on an Australian reporter.

Newsom Dares Border Czar to Arrest Him in LA
Border Czar Not Biting on Newsom’s Arrest Challenge
Trump Backs Border Czar Arresting Newsom Over Protests
President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan and California Gov. Gavin Newsom clash in a public war of words as Newsom dares Homan to arrest him amid intensifying protests and threats.

Russia Launches Record Nearly 500 Drones at Ukraine
Biggest Overnight Drone Assault Rocks Ukraine
Recent drone bombardments represent the largest and most intense attacks by Russia on Ukraine, with Ukraine reporting hundreds of drones and missiles launched in overnight strikes.

Amazon’s $20B Data Center Build-Out Near Nuclear Plant
Amazon plans a $20 billion investment push into Pennsylvania’s cloud and AI infrastructure, including new data centers situated near a nuclear power facility, signaling big tech expansion.

Glendale Ends ICE Detainee Contract Amid LA Riots
California Suburb Cuts Ties With ICE Amid Protests
The California city of Glendale cancels its contract to hold ICE detainees amid violent immigrant protests, as tensions escalate across the Los Angeles region.

Warner Bros. Discovery to Split into Two Companies
Media Giant Warner Bros. Discovery Plans Corporate Split
Warner Bros. Discovery to Divide Studio and Cable Arms
The Warner Bros. Discovery media company announces a planned split into two public companies, separating streaming and studios from its cable networks to address business challenges.

Senate GOP Battles Over Trump’s Big Tax and Spending Plan
Senate Finance Chair Key to Passing Trump’s Megabill
Senate Republicans face internal disputes as they negotiate President Trump’s large tax and spending legislation, aiming to finalize the 'big, beautiful bill' amid policy disagreements.

FBI Cracks Down on Violence, Illegal Immigration Raids
Kash Patel Leads FBI Drive Against MS-13 and Crime
FBI intensifies focus on violent crime and immigration enforcement under Director Kash Patel, announcing arrests and increased actions against criminal elements in the US.
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