Los Angeles protests against increased immigration raids have been accompanied by a surge of misinformation on social media. False claims about widespread violence and the involvement of outside agitators, amplified by figures like Donald Trump and conservative media, have overshadowed accurate reporting. Misleading videos and images, including a...
President Trump threatened a forceful response to any protests during Saturday's military parade in Washington D.C., commemorating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. He described potential protestors as "people that hate our country." The parade, expected to cost $45 million, will feature tanks, planes, and other military vehicles. ...
Army vehicles are assembling in Maryland for a Washington D.C. military parade coinciding with President Trump's birthday, creating controversy. Simultaneously, the National Guard and active-duty Marines are deployed to Los Angeles, raising concerns about the military's role in domestic affairs. Critics fear the juxtaposition presents an image of military...
Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, expressed concern over President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom's consent, fearing it's an attempt to use the military as a personal police force to quell anti-immigration protests. Smith argues...
Over 1,500 "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the US on June 14th to counter President Trump's military parade and his administration's actions. Organized by Indivisible and other progressive groups, the protests aim to challenge Trump's power and denounce his policies. Increased interest follows recent crackdowns on...
Donald Trump is aggressively pursuing his immigration enforcement agenda in Los Angeles, overriding California Governor Gavin Newsom's authority. This action surpasses his response to 2020 BLM protests, where he emphasized needing gubernatorial requests before deploying the National Guard. Trump is now testing the limits of executive power to...
Republican Senator Thom Tillis anticipates a delay in implementing the Section 899 'revenge tax' from President Trump's bill. Facing opposition from Wall Street and businesses, the tax, slated for January 1st, 2024, requires further deliberation. Senator Tillis, a key negotiator, believes more time is needed before the provision...
Washington D.C. will implement significant road closures and parking restrictions from Thursday, June 12th to Monday, June 16th, to accommodate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday parade along Constitution Avenue NW. Numerous streets and highways, including parts of I-395 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, will be affected. Authorities...
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial at the Supreme Court, accused of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. Eight defendants, including Bolsonaro and former associates, face charges including attempting to overthrow the government and inciting the January 8th riots. The trial, a historic event...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticizes the Trump administration's deployment of 700 Marines to Los Angeles to support National Guard troops, calling it an unnecessary escalation of protests against immigration raids. Bonta, along with Governor Newsom, filed a lawsuit claiming the deployment violates federal law and the 10th Amendment....
