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Bloomberg
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Happy Birthday to the US Army, a Force for Freedom
Across 250 years, on battlefields from Valley Forge to Gettysburg to Kandahar, the US Army has been a powerful force for freedom and democracy around the world. At its best, it has been both the instrument and embodiment of America's national aspirations. On Saturday, the country will celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Army's founding — on June 14, 1775 — in what ought to be a day of national unity. Perhaps inevitably, the parade planned along the National Mall has already been overshadowed by politics. Nationwide immigration protests will unfold the same day. Marines have been deployed to help control unrest in Los Angeles. The president has at times seemed to conflate this celebration of the military with a celebration of himself. Tanks in the streets may carry some unfortunate connotations under the circumstances.
Bloomberg
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
New York Joins California in Opposing Trump Using Troops in LA
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined California in condemning the Trump administration for deploying troops from the state's National Guard to respond to immigration protests in Los Angeles. In a joint statement with Democratic attorneys general from 17 other states, James said the deployment was 'unlawful, unconstitutional and undemocratic' because it was taken without California's consent. The dispute is the latest flash point in a broader legal fight over the limits of President Donald Trump's executive power.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle's Upcoming Appearance at L.A. Museum Gala Postponed amid Immigration Protests
Meghan Markle will no longer appear at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's Night of Wonder gala on Saturday, June 14, after the event was postponed amid immigration protests in the city The Duchess of Sussex was scheduled to be honored for her work championing women at the event, which will now be held at a later date "Los Angeles needs us to channel our energy toward supporting our neighbors and demonstrating the values that make our city and county strong," said Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of NHMLACMeghan Markle will no longer appear at a previously scheduled event in Los Angeles as clashes continue in the city between the National Guard and protesters. The Duchess of Sussex was set to be honored at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's Night of Wonder gala on Saturday, June 14, but the event has since been postponed. "As an institution 'of, for, and with Los Angeles,' our responsibility during challenging times is clear: to serve as a community resource focused on healing and unity, not celebration," Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of NHMLAC, said in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, June 10. "Los Angeles needs us to channel our energy toward supporting our neighbors and demonstrating the values that make our city and county strong," her statement continued. The decision to postpone the gala was made by the Museum's Board of Trustees, leadership and event partners, who "unanimously agreed" that pausing the event was "the appropriate response to current community circumstances," the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County said in a release shared with PEOPLE. NHMLAC plans to host event on a later date, but will carry on regular daily operations and will continue to host educational programs. The gala planned to honor Meghan, 43, for her work championing women and underserved communities, and the As ever founder was set to deliver remarks at the event, PEOPLE previously reported. Other guests from cultural and philanthropic communities across L.A. were also expected to attend. 'Night of Wonder celebrates and supports the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County's commitment to science, nature, and community,' Bettison-Varga said in a Tuesday, June 3, statement. 'We are proud to honor Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, a native Angeleno, whose work to advance community wellbeing and expand opportunity — especially for underserved communities — aligns with our equity-focused approach to developing science literacy for the next generation, including through our STEM and STEAM Pathways programs,' she continued. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Meghan and Prince Harry live in Montecito, Calif. with their children Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, 6. Since moving back to the U.S. after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan has attended multiple events across the L.A. area, including last year's Paley Honors and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala. The postponement echoes an earlier decision Meghan made this year when she postponed the premiere of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. At the time, she emphasized her deep ties to California and the importance of centering the needs of those affected in her home state. 'I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,' Meghan said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 12. In the wake of the fires, Meghan and Harry opened their Montecito home to friends and others who had been forced to evacuate, PEOPLE previously confirmed. Through their Archewell Foundation, the couple also began working to identify the most effective ways to support the broader community during the emergency. L.A. has attracted national attention the last few days after President Donald Trump called the National Guard into the city to address protests against ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The protests, which began on Friday, June 6, have caught reporters in the crossfire, including a U.S. correspondent from 9 News Australia who was hit with a rubber bullet by the Los Angeles Police Department. Lauren Tomasi told the camera that the situation in L.A. had "rapidly deteriorated," and said, 'The LAPD moving in on horseback, firing rubber bullets at protesters, moving them on through the heart of L.A." Read the original article on People
SBS Australia
11-06-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Filipino, Tuesday 10 June 2025
Filipino leader Walter Villagonzalo receives Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community. An early election expected to be called in Tasmania today. An Australian journalist speaks after being shot with a rubber bullet during immigration protests in LA. SBS Filipino 10/06/2025 06:54 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
Sky News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Los Angeles latest: Trump claims LA was 'under siege' and 'would be burning' if he hadn't sent in troops; protests expected to spread
Trump: Los Angeles was under siege until we got there Donald Trump is speaking about the situation in Los Angeles and says "last night was terrible" and so was the night before that. "People with big heavy hammers, pounding the concrete curbs," he says. He says people were taking these "big chunks of concrete" and dropping it onto car roofs and on police. "If we didn't get involved, Los Angeles would be burning. Los Angeles right now would be on fire and we have it in great shape," he says. He says if the National Guard was not sent in "Los Angeles would be burning". The US leader says they have in custody "some bad people". He adds: "Los Angeles was under siege until we got there. "The police were unable to handle it." Watch live as Donald Trump speaks from Oval Office The US president is due to leave the White House soon. But keeping us on our toes, he's started speaking in the Oval Office. We were expecting him to depart for Fort Bragg (see previous post). Watch live at the top of this page to see what he has to say. Trump to visit troops while facing criticism for deploying military in LA Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg later today to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army. His speech comes as he deploys the military in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles. Fort Bragg, located near Fayetteville, North Carolina, is home to some 50,000 active-duty soldiers. Trump's visit comes ahead of a major parade in Washington on Saturday to celebrate the US Army's 250th anniversary. Trump defends decision to deploy 5,000 troops Earlier this afternoon, Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy almost 5,000 military personnel to Los Angeles in an attempt to quell protests against his administration's immigration raids. Writing on Truth Social, the president said that LA "would be burning to the ground right now" if he hadn't made the order. He continued to mock California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass as "incompetent" and a "total mess". Protests planned in other US cities today The unrest in Los Angeles is expected to spread across the US today, with demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration raids in other cities. Our US partner network NBC News reports that protests are planned in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and elsewhere. More rallies are planned for Saturday. NBC News counted at least 25 rallies and demonstrations being planned, coast to coast. Some of them involved only a few dozen participants, while others attracted thousands to make a stand against the detention and removal of suspected undocumented migrants. Some 56 people were arrested in LA over the weekend after 700 Marines and more than 2,000 National Guard troops were deployed. Welcome back to our coverage of LA unrest The eyes of the world are still on Los Angeles, where protests and violent clashes have been taking place in recent days. It comes after Donald Trump authorised the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to the disorder, sparked last week in response to his administration's immigration raids. The latest deployment means 4,000 National Guard troops have now been mobilised since the beginning of the protests, along with more than 700 Marines based in California. Gavin Newsom, California's governor, has said he "will sue" against the deployment of troops, and called Trump's activation of Marines in LA a "deranged fantasy". Stay with us as we bring you the latest. We're pausing our live coverage That's all our live coverage of the protests in Los Angeles for now. Before we go, here is a recap of the key moments from the past day... The fourth day of demonstrations were more peaceful, with thousands attending a rally at City Hall; Hundreds also protested outside a detention centre where suspected illegal immigrants are being held after federal raids; California governor Gavin Newsom said he would sue the Trump administration after National Guard troops were deployed in the state; Donald Trump later claimed LA would have been "completely obliterated" if he hadn't sent in the Guard; He then said Newsom should be arrested and claimed "professional agitators" were behind the unrest; The US president also ordered the deployment of another 2,000 additional National Guard troops; Around 700 marines will also join the Guard in LA, a US official told news agencies; And the head of the LA Police Department said their deployment "creates logistical challenges and risks". Watch below: Martha Kelner reports from LA Newsom and Trump escalate war of words While much of the focus has been on the streets of LA, running parallel to the disorder is a bitter political row. Donald Trump's decision to send in the National Guard came over the heads of state Democratic leaders. It pitched a Republican White House against a firmly Democratic state. Things have become so tense that Trump even suggested his border czar should have arrested Californian governor Gavin Newsom. Meanwhile, Newsom himself has characterised Trump's actions as an invasion of his state - flipping Trump's usual rhetoric on undocumented immigration. Similarly, many of their outriders and allies have repeated these messages across social media and TV. 'We've taken Trump to court 23 times, we'll do it again' Some more to bring you from California's attorney general. He told a news conference on Monday that his state will continue to battle Donald Trump in the courts, after announcing his intention to sue the administration. This, he said, marks California's 24th lawsuit against the federal government in 19 weeks. We reported earlier on the attorney general's announcement that California was set to sue the Trump administration. Rob Bonta said the deployment of National Guard troops "stokes the flames, it's inflammatory, it's provocative, it's unhelpful". He went on: "It's not normal to have a president who violates the law so blatantly, but if that's his course, our response ... is to take him to court. "We will take him to court every time he breaks the law and hurts Californians." The goal of the lawsuit, he said, is to secure a court declaration that Trump's National Guard deployment is unlawful. Watch: Violence and vandalism in LA US correspondent Martha Kelner reports from Los Angeles, where protests have continued for a fourth day.
