June 9 Mayor Bass blames Trump's ICE raids for starting riots while claiming 'things in LA are calm' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized the Trump administration's immigration raids, calling them "a recipe for pandemonium" that provoked protests.
June 9 California files lawsuit against DOJ over transgender athlete demand California filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department over its demand that public school districts certify they will keep trans athletes out of girls' and women's sports.
June 9 FBI will investigate 'any evidence of a criminal conspiracy' in LA riots The FBI says they'll investigate "any evidence of a criminal conspiracy" as the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles continue to rage amid a federal response including National Guard.
June 9 VA chief blasts rioters after LA clinic shuttered amid chaos: ‘Your actions are interfering with vets health' Secretary Collins promises to reopen facility when safety can be guaranteed for veterans seeking care
June 9 Newsom’s political future 'practically nonexistent' as LA devolves into riots, social media critics predict Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's potential run for the White House in 2028 was likely thwarted by his handling of the anti-ICE riots gripping LA, conservative social media critics predict.
June 9 Dems walk back pro-cop, law and order rhetoric from J6 era in the face of spiraling immigration riots California Democrats condemn immigration raids in Los Angeles as Trump deploys National Guard, contrasting with their previous support for law enforcement after Jan. 6, 2021.
June 9 Dozens of anti-ICE rioters arrested in LA as Trump sends in National Guard to quell violence Dozens arrested in Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests turn violent, with charges including assault on police and attempted murder as National Guard troops deploy.
June 9 California to sue Trump, Hegseth over National Guard deployment amid anti-ICE riots Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for federalizing the National Guard in L.A. County over the weekend, saying the president abused his authority.
June 9 LA immigration riots ‘preventable’ if Sacramento Dems had acted, failed policies caused chaos, GOP says GOP minority leaders in California say a rejected bill would have allowed better cooperation between state and federal authorities in dealing with the ongoing anti-immigration riots.
June 9 House Dems try to blame Trump for Los Angeles violence despite months of anti-ICE rhetoric Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of "baiting" violence in Los Angeles despite their own inflammatory anti-ICE rhetoric.