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Sen. Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference — The Democrat said he had questions for Trump's Cabinet secretary during her press conference in Los Angeles. — Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles …
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Politico:
Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem news conference in LA: DHS defends actions — “If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question ... you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers,” Padilla said. — LOS ANGELES — The Trump …
Stephen Neukam / Axios:
Democratic senator forcibly removed from DHS press conference — Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was physically removed on Thursday from a Los Angeles press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. — Why it matters: In a video posted to X by a Fox News reporter …
Politico:
'It's a winner for him': Dems work to turn LA debate from immigration to Trump's executive powers — Democrats are scrambling to shift the fight away from immigration, instead highlighting Trump's use of executive powers. — SAN FRANCISCO — Gavin Newsom has rallied Democrats in his war with Donald Trump …
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HotAir and CalMatters
Patricia Mazzei / New York Times:
Gov. Ron DeSantis Promises a Crackdown Against Unruly Protesters — Gov. Ron DeSantis promised a “zero tolerance policy.” One sheriff in the state said that officers would kill protesters who throw bricks or point weapons at deputies. — By PATRICIA MAZZEI
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Politico:
Alex Padilla confrontation shocks senators — Good Thursday afternoon. Senators have just finished voting for the week, but many of them are leaving the Capitol stunned by video of their colleague Alex Padilla getting manhandled and handcuffed in Los Angeles.
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Tensions explode on House floor over Padilla incident — Rep. John Mannion (D-N.Y.) shocked colleagues in both parties Thursday by tearing into Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in what sources described as a tense and profane confrontation over the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.).
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Associated Press:
California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security — Democratic California U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcefully removed Thursday by security officers from a press conference being held on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Joe DePaolo / Mediaite:
CNN Security Analyst Defends Kristi Noem and Agents Who Shoved Senator Out of Presser
Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Newsom slams Padilla removal: ‘Trump and his shock troops are out of control’
Newsom slams Padilla removal: ‘Trump and his shock troops are out of control’
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New York Times:
Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump's Response and Why It's a Defining Moment for Democracy
Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump's Response and Why It's a Defining Moment for Democracy
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The Hill, NewsMax.com, The Guardian and The Independent
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Democrats' fears of Trump administration violence erupt after Padilla incident
Democrats' fears of Trump administration violence erupt after Padilla incident
Jacob Knutson / Democracy Docket:
Judge Slams Trump Admin in California National Guard Case
Judge Slams Trump Admin in California National Guard Case
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Los Angeles Times and Divided Argument
Joe DePaolo / Mediaite:
‘Political Theater!’ Kristi Noem Blames Senator Padilla for Getting Himself Manhandled By Agents in Stunning Fox News Interview
‘Political Theater!’ Kristi Noem Blames Senator Padilla for Getting Himself Manhandled By Agents in Stunning Fox News Interview
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The Hill
Ben Smith / Semafor:
Trump will target US employers in next phase of immigration crackdown, Homan says
Trump will target US employers in next phase of immigration crackdown, Homan says
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The Hill, NewsMax.com and MeidasTouch News
NBC Los Angeles:
Video: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem news conference
Video: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem news conference
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Politico:
House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
House Dems demand testimony from Noem after Padilla handcuffed in LA
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Fox News, Alternet.org and Washington Examiner
New York Times:
Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran, Officials in U.S. and Europe Say — Concern about a strike and the prospect of retaliation led the United States to withdraw diplomats from Iraq and authorize the voluntary departure of U.S. military family members from the Middle East.
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Tal Axelrod / Axios:
MAGA warns Trump of “massive schism” over Israeli strikes on Iran
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Exclusive: U.S. fears Iran's response to Israeli strike would be mass casualty event
Exclusive: U.S. fears Iran's response to Israeli strike would be mass casualty event
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Breitbart, The War Zone, New York Times and NewsMax.com
Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
Iran Is Breaking Rules on Nuclear Activity, U.N. Watchdog Says
Iran Is Breaking Rules on Nuclear Activity, U.N. Watchdog Says
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Tom Latchem / The Daily Beast:
Trump Voter Gets Choked Up After ICE Detains a Third of His Staff — BUYER'S REMORSE — A Florida roofing boss backed the president's tough immigration policies. Then six of his workers were taken away... Vincent Scardina supported Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration at the ballot box.
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Andrew Gumbel / The Guardian:
Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’ — Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was unnecessary — California national guards troops and marines deployed to Los Angeles to help restore order …
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The Daily Beast, The Independent, Staten Island Advance, Washington Post, Tell Me a Story, Poynter and The Mahablog
Joe Gould / Politico:
Hegseth won't commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles — The Defense secretary declined to say whether the Pentagon would comply with any judicial order blocking Trump's domestic troop deployment. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say whether he would follow the courts …
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Philip Wang / Axios:
Congressman tells Hegseth to “get the hell out” of Pentagon in tense hearing
Congressman tells Hegseth to “get the hell out” of Pentagon in tense hearing
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NBC News:
House Republicans vote to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS — Trump's White House wants Congress to codify some of the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency, which was helmed by billionaire Elon Musk. — The Republican-led House voted 214-212 …
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The Budget Lab at Yale:
Combined Distributional Effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and of Tariffs — The combination of 2025 tariff increases implemented as of June 1 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by the House of Representatives would reduce after-tax-and-transfer incomes on average among the bottom 80 percent of U.S. households.
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ProPublica:
“Delay, Interfere, Undermine” — Leer en español. — ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published. — In mid-April, President Donald Trump sat down in the Oval Office with President Nayib Bukele …
Lara Spirit / The Times:
Trump's birthday parade may be cancelled over thunderstorms — Army spokesman tells The Times of safety fears as president hopes to mark 250 years of the US military with event in Washington on Saturday — President Trump's plans to hold a military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday …
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Washington Post and New York Post
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Priscilla Alvarez / CNN:
Exclusive: Trump administration will tell migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated — The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday will tell hundreds of thousands of migrants that their permission to live and work in the United States had been revoked …
AP-NORC:
Most say the upcoming military parade is not a good use of government funds — Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends …
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Timothy Snyder / Thinking about:
Trump's civil war — And our new birth of freedom — Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. And this Saturday we will have the occasion to act.
Avery Lotz / Axios:
Trump promises farmers “changes are coming” to immigration crackdown — President Trump acknowledged that his “very aggressive” immigration policies are ripping long-time workers from the farming and hospitality industries, in a Thursday Truth Social post. — The big picture …
Jeffrey Collins / Associated Press:
Republican South Carolina House member charged with distributing child sexual abuse material — A Republican South Carolina House member who prosecutors say used the screen name “joebidennnn69” has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children.
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US Department of Justice, ABC Columbia, New York Sun, Townhall and Fox News
Associated Press:
Texas governor says over 5,000 Texas National Guard members deployed ahead of No Kings protests — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops across the state, along with more than 2,000 state police …
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Dan De Luce / NBC News:
Russia is amplifying conspiracy theories about the L.A. protests — Pro-Russian accounts are amplifying baseless claims, from Mexico fomenting the protests to a secret leftist cabal tied to Democrats orchestrating them. — Protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles have triggered …
Will Bunch / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
From Fort Bragg to L.A., Trump enlists the military in a slow-motion coup — One can't help but wonder if Braxton Bragg — the infamous and incompetent Confederate general who owned 105 enslaved African Americans, waged war on Mexicans, and was so awful his own troops tried to assassinate him …

