Throughout her long tenure in Congress, Rep. Maxine Waters has been a prominent and polarizing figure among Los Angeles unrest.
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L.A. Anti-ICE Demonstrations Calm After Curfew, More Arrests. Trump Praises U.S. Military.
The anti-ICE demonstrations and riots that broke out in Los Angeles County nearly a week ago calmed down on Wednesday night after L.A. Democratic Mayor Read More
Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of LA riots adds to decades of political baggage
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism over her response to anti-ICE riots, past praise of communist leaders and controversies including a deputy mayor’s bomb threat and wildfire handling.
National Guard authorized to detain ICE attackers, DHS says
Roughly 500 National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles have been trained to assist ICE agents during immigration operations, with limited authority to detain protesters.
California Democrat Says ICE Raids Are ‘Domestic Terrorism’
A California Democrat said Wednesday that immigration enforcement in the Los Angeles area constitutes a form of “domestic terrorism.” Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove appeared on CNN’s Read More
WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’
Sen. Dick Durbin says he has no recollection of Democrats calling anti-ICE protests “peaceful,” even though several of his Senate colleagues and other Dems have used the term.
Trump tells judge he does not need Newsom’s permission to crack down on rioters, deploy National Guard
Trump lawyers told the court that Trump has “no obligation” to consult, or even notify California Gov. Newsom before federalizing National Guard troops to quell anti-ICE protests.
DOJ slams Newsom’s ‘crass political stunt’ over Trump’s call-up of National Guard amid LA anti-ICE riots
The Justice Department claims California’s request to limit the federal response to violent riots in Los Angeles would “countermand” the president’s lawful military directives.
Gavin Newsom mocked for tech issues during anti-Trump address to Californians: ‘Absolute fail’
California Governor Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing” televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Founder And Legendary Songwriter, Dead At 82
Music icon Brian Wilson, co-founder of the musical group The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82. Wilson’s family made the announcement on Read More