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‘Wildly underprepared’: National Guard troops seen sleeping on floors in exclusive photos — President Donald Trump's rush to deploy California National Guard troops to Los Angeles has left dozens of soldiers without adequate sleeping arrangements, forced to pack together in one or more federal buildings …
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About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests, sources tell CNN — More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, according to three people familiar with the matter …
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Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom Challenge Trump Order Seeking to Federalize California National Guard — Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom Challenge Trump Orde... Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] — OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta …

Dr. Phil was embedded with ICE during controversial Los Angeles immigration raids — As federal agents prepared to fan out in Los Angeles for a controversial immigration crackdown, the officers were greeted by a familiar face: Dr. Phil McGraw. — The television personality and his camera crew …
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Marines Are Deploying to Los Angeles Area — Move comes in the wake of weekend protests over immigration — Roughly 500 Marines are deploying to the Los Angeles area to protect federal buildings and personnel in the wake of weekend protests over immigration that have already led President Trump …
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Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests — The Pentagon was scrambling Monday to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil, now that the Trump administration …

The Trump Administration Is Turning ICE Raids and Protests Into Reality TV — Whether creating its own memes or working with celebrities like “Dr. Phil” McGraw, the government is treating a volatile situation in Los Angeles like content. — Since the very beginning of the year …
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California union leader charged with federal conspiracy counts after being arrested during L.A. ICE protest — A top California union official was charged with interfering with law enforcement operations after he was arrested during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, according to court documents filed Monday.

CA Democrat claims ICE agents were first to ‘escalate the situation’ amid LA riots
Michael Wilner / Los Angeles Times:
Camp Pendleton Marines deployed to L.A.; after ICE protest, union leader faces a federal charge
Camp Pendleton Marines deployed to L.A.; after ICE protest, union leader faces a federal charge
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David Dayen / American Prospect:
Cries of Defiance and Songs of Joy in Los Angeles
Cries of Defiance and Songs of Joy in Los Angeles
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Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
This Is What Autocracy Looks Like — Since Donald Trump was elected again …
This Is What Autocracy Looks Like — Since Donald Trump was elected again …
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Stef W. Kight / Axios:
Scoop: Cotton urges GOP senators to double down on fiery LA protests
Scoop: Cotton urges GOP senators to double down on fiery LA protests
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Rex Huppke / USA Today:
Trump lied about LA protests to deploy the National Guard. He wants violence.
Trump lied about LA protests to deploy the National Guard. He wants violence.
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California plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment to protests
California plans to file lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment to protests
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700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles
700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles
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Scott Macfarlane / CBS News:
Jan. 6 riot victims, Democrats see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
Jan. 6 riot victims, Democrats see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
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Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
Trump says he'd arrest Gov. Newsom
Trump says he'd arrest Gov. Newsom
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John Dickerson / CBS News:
Homan says Trump administration has “no intention to arrest” Newsom — after Trump says “I'd do it”
Homan says Trump administration has “no intention to arrest” Newsom — after Trump says “I'd do it”
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Ally Goelz / Washington Examiner:
Republican lawmakers back Trump administration in the heat of Los Angeles riots
Republican lawmakers back Trump administration in the heat of Los Angeles riots
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Politico:
Gavin Newsom: Trump is ‘unhinged,’ speaking like an ‘authoritarian’
Gavin Newsom: Trump is ‘unhinged,’ speaking like an ‘authoritarian’
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Politico:
Trump flexes executive power through the military
Trump flexes executive power through the military
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Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
LAPD chief: Police had “no formal notification” of Marines' deployment to LA
LAPD chief: Police had “no formal notification” of Marines' deployment to LA
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Mexican President Sheinbaum condemns violence in LA protests
Mexican President Sheinbaum condemns violence in LA protests
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RFK Jr.: HHS Moves to Restore Public Trust in Vaccines — We're reconstituting an advisory committee to avoid conflicts of interest. — Vaccines have become a divisive issue in American politics, but there is one thing all parties can agree on: The U.S. faces a crisis of public trust.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. abruptly fires CDC vaccine advisory panel — Kennedy said the move is needed to ‘re-establish public confidence,’ but experts expressed shock — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken the extraordinary step of firing the expert panel that advises the Centers …
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Kennedy Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts — The U.S. health secretary chose to “retire” members of a committee that makes significant decisions about who receives immunizations, including the vaccines for children. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary …
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RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
Annika Kim Constantino / CNBC:
RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC panel advising U.S. on vaccines

Mark Green says he'll retire from House after megabill vote — Rep. Mark Green said Monday he plans to resign from Congress after four terms to accept a private-sector job offer. The Tennessee Republican and Homeland Security Committee said his retirement would begin after the House votes again …
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House GOP majority to shrink as top Rep. Mark Green plans exit
House GOP majority to shrink as top Rep. Mark Green plans exit
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Pam Bondi's brother loses his D.C. Bar election in a blowout — Bradley Bondi lost his bid to be president of the D.C. Bar to Diane Seltzer, who received 34,982 votes compared to Bondi's 3,490. — WASHINGTON — Bradley Bondi, the brother of Attorney General Pam Bondi …
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Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar
Pam Bondi's brother overwhelmingly defeated in heated race to lead the D.C. Bar
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Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife — Florida's child welfare agency sent a letter to a Florida newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated …
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Justice Jackson warns the Supreme Court is manipulating the rules to benefit Trump — On Friday, the Supreme Court handed down a brief order permitting the Department of Government Efficiency, the enigmatic White House entity that billionaire Elon Musk previously ran, to access a wide range …
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White House struggles to find qualified people willing to work for Pete Hegseth — At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective. — WASHINGTON — The White House …
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Hegseth aide upended Pentagon leak inquiry with false wiretap claims — Exclusive: ex-Doge staffer Justin Fulcher suggested he had evidence of wiretap that would help investigation — Days before Pete Hegseth fired three top aides last month over a Pentagon leak investigation into the disclosure …
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Latinas For Trump Co-Founder Rips Trump Immigration Policies As ‘Unacceptable And Inhumane’ — “This is not what we voted for,” said Florida state Sen. Ileana Garcia (R), while accusing Trump of undermining “the sense of fairness and justice.” — A Republican Florida state senator …
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Democrats accuse Gabbard of illegal interference in IG office — Senior Democratic lawmakers accused the director of national intelligence of violating the law with personnel moves they said threaten independent oversight. — Senior Democratic lawmakers accused Director …

Gender Gaps on Abortion Reach Historic Highs — Public support for abortion rights remains elevated since high court overturned Roe v. Wade — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Gallup finds historically wide gender gaps in Americans' views on abortion …
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