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The House narrowly voted to cut $1.1 billion in funding for public media outlets and foreign aid programs. Thousands of California National Guard troops remain under Trump's control. Israel struck Iran, killing three top military leaders. NPR is focusing on climate solutions and deconstruction this week. NPR recommends movies, TV shows, books, music, food, games, and quizzes to check out.

Federal Appeals Court Ruling on California National Guard Control

Federal appeals court grants administrative stay, keeping control of California National Guard with federal government. Court orders Trump to return control of the Guard to Governor Newsom. Trump's actions deemed illegal by the judge. Newsom celebrates victory and condemns Trump's authoritarian tendencies.

Legal Battle Over Control of California National Guard Troops

A lower court judge's order for President Trump to return control of 4,000 California National Guard troops to Gov. Newsom was temporarily blocked by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court will consider arguments on extending the stay or allowing the ruling to take effect.

Legal Battle Over Deployment of California National Guard

A federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Trump administration to return control of the deployed California National Guard soldiers to the State, citing illegal actions and a violation of the Tenth Amendment. President Trump's order to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles was deemed unconstitutional.

Los Angeles Mayor Blames Immigration Raids for Rioting and Looting

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass blames immigration raids for rioting and looting, suggesting they were provoked by the White House as part of a national experiment. President Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guardsmen to quell the violence. Democrats criticized the move as inflammatory and dangerous escalation.

ICE Arrests in Los Angeles Spark Riots

ICE arrests multiple illegal immigrants accused of crimes in Los Angeles, sparking riots. Sheriff criticizes Governor for not taking action. DHS calls for end to rioting and deploys California National Guard for support.

Deployment of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles Protests

700 U.S. Marines mobilized to support California National Guard in Los Angeles during protests. President Trump supports arresting Governor Newsom for obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Trump's action federalizing National Guard is being challenged by Newsom and AG Bonta.

Deployment of California National Guard in Los Angeles following protests over ICE raids

Members of the California National Guard have been deployed to downtown Los Angeles following protests over ICE raids. The situation escalated with law enforcement using pepper spray and tear gas on protesters.

Allegations of Anti-Semitism in California National Guard

Brigadier General Jeffrey Magram is suing the state of California, Governor Gavin Newsom, and Adjutant General Matthew Beevers for anti-Semitic discrimination that led to his dismissal from the California National Guard. Magram, a highly experienced firefighter, claims he was unjustly targeted despite his successful record of leading responses to catastrophic wildfires.