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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Canada issues new travel warning for the US
Advertisement While the US recently updated its travel advisory for Canada, Canada has responded with its own updated warning, specifically advising travelers to steer clear of demonstrations. While Canada's travel advisory for the U.S. still suggests "normal security precautions," a June 11 update specifically warns travelers about demonstrations in Los Angeles and other major cities. On the same day, the U.S. also updated its own advisory for Canada with minor adjustments, recommending similar normal precautions. Canada's travel advisory for the U.S. now warns travelers to "stay away from demonstrations and to "follow the instructions of local authorities, including curfew orders." The advisory, which specifically highlights "Demonstrations in Los Angeles and other major cities," also advises monitoring local media for the latest information. Since June 6, 2025, large demonstrations have erupted in Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities. The updated advisory notes the deployment of additional security forces and a curfew in effect for most of downtown Los Angeles from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. It also warns that further curfew orders could be imposed with little notice. The advisory from Canada specifically references 'Curfew guidance – City of Los Angeles.' It also highlights an increase in 'criminal incidents associated with drug trafficking' near the Mexico border, particularly in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. For those crossing the U.S.–Mexico border by car, Canada advises 'extreme vigilance,' recommending the use of 'officially recognized border crossings' only and 'avoiding travel at night.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
More than 500 arrests made over 8 days of protests in Los Angeles: LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department says more than 500 arrests have been made in connection with protest activity over the course of eight days. In a media release issued Sunday, LAPD confirmed that, since June 8, a total of 561 arrests were made related to protests across Los Angeles. A dozen LAPD officers have been injured due to protest activity since June 8 as well, LAPD said, including three on Saturday. According to police, 38 arrests were made on Saturday night for various charges, including 35 for curfew violations, one for failure to disperse, one for resisting, obstructing or delaying a police officer and one for resisting arrest. Man with gun arrested after trying to start fight at Orange County protest 'During the crowd control situation, numerous less-lethal munitions were used,' LAPD's media release stated. The department was unable to comment on one man's testicle being 'shattered' after he was shot by a rubber bullet from close range. Saturday's protests were part of the 'No Kings' movement that spurred demonstrations across Southern California and across America. They remained much more peaceful than the protests over federal immigration raids in the L.A. area over the past week that, at times, turned violent and destructive. Los Angeles police released arrest numbers by day starting on June 7: June 7: 29 arrests for failure to disperse June 8: 21 arrests; charges range from attempted murder with a Molotov cocktail, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, looting and failure to disperse June 9: 96 arrests for failure to disperse, 14 arrests for looting, one each for assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and vandalism June 10: 203 arrests for failure to disperse, three for firearms possession, one for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and one for discharging a laser at an LAPD airship; there were also 17 arrests for curfew violations (the curfew instituted by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass went into effect at 8 p.m. that night) June 11: 71 arrests for failure to disperse, seven for curfew violations, two for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, one for resisting a police officer June 12: 33 arrests for failure to disperse, 13 for curfew violations, one for resisting a police officer and one for pointing a laser at an LAPD airship. One person who was detained for violating curfew was also arrested on a robbery warrant June 13: 18 arrests for curfew violation, one for assault with a deadly weapon June 14: 35 arrests for curfew violation, one each for failure to disperse, resisting, obstructing or delaying a police officer and resisting arrest The next update on arrests connected to protest activity is expected Monday morning. While LAPD stated a total of 561 arrests were made, the data provided by officials indicates that 574 arrests were made, which equates to roughly 70 to 71 arrests per day. KTLA has reached out to the department for more information on the discrepancy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
National Post
6 days ago
- Politics
- National Post
'No Kings' protests spread across U.S. as Trump gets military parade
Article content The tanks are staged and ready to roll. Fencing and barriers are up. Protective metal plating has been laid out on Washington's streets. Article content And more than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. One big unknown: Rain is in the forecast and lightning could cause delays, but the White House said the parade must go one, rain or shine. And Trump said Thursday night that the weather 'doesn't matter … Doesn't affect the tanks at all. Doesn't affect the soldiers. They're used to it.' Article content Daylong festivities celebrating the Army are planned on the National Mall — featuring NFL players, fitness competitions and displays — culminating in the parade, which is estimated to cost $25 million to $45 million. The Army expects as many as 200,000 people to attend. A special reviewing area is being set up so that the president can watch up close as each formation passes the White House. Article content Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against Trump, as officials urge calm and National Guard troops mobilize. Article content A flagship 'No Kings' march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. Article content The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Article content Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump's Guard deployment 'an alarming abuse of power' that 'shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement.' Article content The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump's birthday The massive military parade that President Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops. Article content Article content And the biggest question marks are whether it will be overshadowed or delayed by either the weather in Washington or planned protests elsewhere around the country. Article content Falling on Trump's 79th birthday, the parade was added just a few weeks ago to the Army's long-planned 250th anniversary celebration. It has triggered criticism for its price tag of up to $45 million and the possibility that the lumbering tanks could tear up city streets. Article content The Army has taken a variety of steps to protect the streets, including laying metal plates down along the route. Article content The daylong display of America's Army comes as Trump has shown his willingness to use his fighting forces in ways other U.S. presidents have typically avoided, inviting an array of lawsuits and accusations that he is politicizing the military. Article content
CBS News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Cities brace for crowds at nationwide "No Kings" demonstrations
Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. A flagship "No Kings" march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will take place on Trump's 79th birthday. Organizers of the protests say they want to take attention away from the parade. The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police in Los Angeles responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews the city and Democratic governors called Trump's Guard deployment "an alarming abuse of power" that "shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement." Governors and city officials vowed to protect the right to protest and to show no tolerance for violence. "New Yorkers may have different emotions right now," said New York City mayor Eric Adams in a briefing on Friday. NYC is expected to see hundreds of thousands of demonstrators, organizers said. "And they have a right to express that, but we want to be clear you do not have a right to engage in violence and lawlessness." What is No Kings Day? The "No Kings" theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, to support democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk. Protesters have called for Trump to be "dethroned" as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president. The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a statement by organizers. The event was promoted by Walmart heiress Christy Walton, herself a billionaire, in a full-page advertisement she took out in the New York Times last Sunday. No Kings Day merchandise has cropped up for sale on Amazon, Temu and other online retailers. Organizers intend for the protests to counter the Army's 250th anniversary celebration — which Trump has ratcheted up to include a military parade, which is estimated to cost $25 million to $45 million that the Army expects to attract as many as 200,000 people. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It also happens to be Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. "The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us," the "No Kings" website says. "On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings." Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, organizers said. Demonstrations are expected to include speeches and marches, organizers said in a call Wednesday. The group says a core principle behind all "No Kings" events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any confrontation. No weapons of any kind should be taken to "No Kings" events, according to the website. The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. Some states prepare National Guard troops Republican governors in Virginia, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri are mobilizing National Guard troops to help law enforcement manage demonstrations. There will be "zero tolerance" for violence, destruction or disrupting traffic, and "if you violate the law, you're going to be arrested," Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told reporters Friday. In Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe issued a similar message, vowing to take a proactive approach and not to "wait for chaos to ensue." Nebraska's governor on Friday also signed an emergency proclamation for activating his state's National Guard, a step his office called "a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country." Organizers say that one march will go to the gates of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis warned demonstrators that the "line is very clear" and not to cross it. Another demonstration is set for Fort Lauderdale. Organizers told CBS Miami they had hundreds of people registered for the event. Governors also urged calm. On social media, Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, called for peaceful protests over the weekend, to ensure Trump doesn't send military to the state. "Donald Trump wants to be able to say that we cannot handle our own public safety in Washington state," Ferguson said. Multiple rallies are planned for Maryland. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore said multiple departments and agencies have "been carefully monitoring" the upcoming events, and that "safety is our highest priority." "The ability to freely speak out and assemble is a cornerstone of American democracy—and one of our greatest heirlooms as a state and nation," Moore said, adding that Maryland is "a state that will protect the rights of the people and also uphold the law." In a statement Friday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, urged "protestors to remain peaceful and calm as they exercise their First Amendment right to make their voices heard." Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said his administration and state police are working with police in Philadelphia ahead of what organizers estimate could be a crowd approaching 100,000 people. Philadelphia's top prosecutor, District Attorney Larry Krasner, warned that anyone coming to Philadelphia to break the law or immigration agents exceeding their authority will face arrest. He invoked civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. as a guide for demonstrators. "If you are doing what Martin Luther King would have done, you're going to be fine," Krasner told a news conference. Protest organizer Dani Negrete told CBS Philadelphia that the "number one priority is making sure that all of these events" are "well organized and peaceful." "We've been making sure that all of our attendees and organizers know why they're here," Negrete said. "Here in Philadelphia, we're going to have a clear message that rings out across the world about the importance of this moment and the importance of standing up while our right to do that is under threat." Some law enforcement agencies announced they were ramping up efforts for the weekend. In California, state troopers will be on "tactical alert," which means all days off are canceled for all officers.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
American cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump ‘No Kings' demonstrations across the U.S.
U.S Marines work outside of a federal building, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Noah Berger) PHILADELPHIA — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against American President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, U.S. National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. A flagship 'No Kings' march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will take place on Trump's birthday. The demonstrations are gaining additional fuel from protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump's Guard deployment 'an alarming abuse of power' that 'shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement.' Governors and city officials vowed to protect the right to protest and to show no tolerance for violence. Republican governors in Virginia, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri are mobilizing National Guard troops to help law enforcement manage demonstrations. There will be 'zero tolerance' for violence, destruction or disrupting traffic, and 'if you violate the law, you're going to be arrested,' Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told reporters Friday. In Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe issued a similar message, vowing to take a proactive approach and not to 'wait for chaos to ensue.' Nebraska's governor on Friday also signed an emergency proclamation for activating his state's National Guard, a step his office called 'a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.' Organizers say that one march will go to the gates of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis warned demonstrators that the 'line is very clear' and not to cross it. Governors also urged calm. On social media, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, called for peaceful protests over the weekend, to ensure Trump doesn't send military to the state. 'Donald Trump wants to be able to say that we cannot handle our own public safety in Washington state,' Ferguson said. In a statement Friday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, urged 'protestors to remain peaceful and calm as they exercise their First Amendment right to make their voices heard.' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said his administration and state police are working with police in Philadelphia ahead of what organizers estimate could be a crowd approaching 100,000 people. Philadelphia's top prosecutor, District Attorney Larry Krasner, warned that anyone coming to Philadelphia to break the law or immigration agents exceeding their authority will face arrest. He invoked civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. as a guide for demonstrators. 'If you are doing what Martin Luther King would have done, you're going to be fine,' Krasner told a news conference. Some law enforcement agencies announced they were ramping up efforts for the weekend. In California, state troopers will be on 'tactical alert,' which means all days off are cancelled for all officers. Why is it called 'No Kings'? The 'No Kings' theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, to support democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk. Protesters have called for Trump to be 'dethroned' as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president. Why are they protesting on Saturday? The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a statement by organizers. Organizers intend for the protests to counter the Army's 250th anniversary celebration — which Trump has ratcheted up to include a military parade, which is estimated to cost US$25 million to $45 million that the Army expects to attract as many as 200,000 people. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It also happens to be Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. 'The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us,' the 'No Kings' website says. 'On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.' What is planned at the 'No Kings' protests? Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, organizers said. Demonstrations are expected to include speeches and marches, organizers said in a call Wednesday. The group says a core principle behind all 'No Kings' events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any confrontation. No weapons of any kind should be taken to 'No Kings' events, according to the website. How many people are expected to participate? The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. The Associated Press
