June 8, 2025

A person in a dark blue suit with a purple tie stands at a podium with a mic while addressing reporters. The person is wearing an American flag pin on their lapel. In the background, a self of books can be seen along with an American flag.

Politics

Trump ignored Newsom in putting the National Guard in LA. That’s rare in US history

It's exceedingly rare for presidents to call up the National Guard in opposition to a governor's wishes, as President Trump did in deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles.

By Mikhail Zinshteyn • June 8, 2025

A National Guard soldier stands in full camouflage uniform and face shield, holding a rifle in front of military vehicles in an urban setting. Behind him, graffiti on a wall includes anti-police messages, and other soldiers are seen near green armored trucks and equipment.

Justice

Gavin Newsom asks Trump to withdraw troops from Los Angeles as protests intensify

Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leading California Democrats criticized President Trump's deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles, calling it an unnecessary provocation.

By Nigel Duara, Jeanne Kuang and Sergio Olmos • June 8, 2025