Trump Deploys National Guard to LA as Immigration Protests Turn Violent, Freeway Blocked
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Trump Deploys National Guard to LA as Immigration Protests Turn Violent, Freeway Blocked
Tensions reached a boiling point in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as thousands of protesters clashed with law enforcement following President Trump's unprecedented deployment of National Guard troops to the city.
The demonstrations, sparked by federal immigration raids and enforcement activities, resulted in blocked freeways, burned autonomous vehicles, and widespread use of crowd control measures including tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters set at least four Waymo self-driving cars ablaze and threw rocks, concrete chunks, and fireworks at police officers, forcing highway patrol units to seek cover under overpasses.
The deployment of approximately 2,000 National Guard members represents the first time in decades that federal troops have been activated without a state governor's request, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing immigration enforcement conflicts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly condemned the action, calling it a "serious breach of state sovereignty" and demanding Trump remove the troops, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass characterized the situation as "chaos provoked by the administration." The protests stemmed from three days of federal immigration arrests in the LA area, with over 100 immigrants detained during raids in locations including the fashion district and Home Depot parking lots.
Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Vessel Carrying Greta Thunberg in International Waters
Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded the British-flagged humanitarian vessel Madeleine early Tuesday morning, detaining climate activist Greta Thunberg and other crew members attempting to deliver baby formula, food, and medical supplies to Gaza.
The boarding occurred at 3:02 a.m. Central European Time in what the Freedom Flotilla Coalition claims were international waters, with Israeli forces surrounding the ship using speedboats and armed drones before deploying what crew members described as a white substance and severing communications. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who maintained direct contact with the crew during the three-stage interception, characterized the action as a violation of international law.
The incident represents the most high-profile challenge to Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza in recent years, with significant diplomatic implications given the vessel's British flag status and the disputed location of the boarding. Legal experts note that the operation's legality depends critically on whether it occurred in international waters or within areas subject to Israel's blockade authority.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemned the action as defying International Court of Justice orders requiring unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza, while Israeli authorities defended the operation as consistent with their established blockade procedures. The detention of Thunberg, whose international prominence ensures widespread media coverage, has heightened scrutiny of both the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the legal framework governing maritime aid deliveries to the besieged territory.
Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot at Bogota Rally, Suspect Arrested
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a prominent presidential contender for the 2026 elections, remains in critical condition after being shot Saturday during a campaign rally at a park in Bogota's Fontibon district.
The 39-year-old right-wing Democratic Center party member sustained gunshot wounds to either his head or back when armed assailants attacked from behind while he was speaking with supporters. Emergency responders airlifted Uribe to Santa Fe Foundation hospital, where he underwent neurosurgical and peripheral vascular procedures as his wife urged the nation to pray for his recovery.
Colombian authorities arrested a teenage suspect at the scene, with Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez deploying full investigative resources and offering a reward of up to 3 billion Colombian pesos ($730,000) for information leading to additional perpetrators.
The attack prompted President Gustavo Petro to cancel his planned trip to France, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the shooting as "a direct threat to democracy" and called on Colombian leadership to protect officials and reduce inflammatory rhetoric. Uribe, grandson of former President Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala (1978-1982), represents the latest victim of political violence in Colombia's historically turbulent electoral landscape.
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