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Newsom files emergency motion to ‘immediately block’ Trump’s use of military to stop LA riots

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Accusing the federal government of intentionally provoking rioters and «turning the military against American citizens,» California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, filed an emergency motion to stop President Donald Trump from further using the National Guard and Marines to quell the ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.

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Fiery riots and looting have overtaken much of Los Angeles over the last several days following a series of ICE operations in the city. Despite the riots, Newsom said that the federal government’s military response has been unnecessary and that the protests are «largely nonviolent.»

Newsom and California Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta filed the motion in a federal court for the Northern District of California on Tuesday. The motion asks the court to grant the state a temporary restraining order keeping Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense from the «use of the military and the federalized National Guard to patrol communities or otherwise engage in general law enforcement activities,» which they say «creates imminent harm to State Sovereignty, deprives the State of vital resources, escalates tensions and promotes (rather than quells) civil unrest.»

In a Tuesday statement, Newsom’s office said that the motion is charging the Trump administration with violations of the U.S. Constitution and Title 10 authority, «not only because the takeover occurred without the consent or input of the Governor, as federal law requires, but also because it was unwarranted.»

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Accusing the federal government of intentionally provoking rioters and «turning the military against American citizens,» California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, filed an emergency motion to stop President Donald Trump from further using the National Guard and Marines to quell the ongoing anti-ICE raids in Los Angeles. (AP Newsroom)

In the statement, Newsom’s office blamed the ICE agents for the riots, saying that their operations were carried out «without providing notification to law enforcement and engineered them to provoke community backlash.»

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The next several days saw unrest and violent confrontations between anti-ICE rioters and law enforcement, while the Department of Homeland Security urged California state leaders to «call off their rioting mob.»

A DHS statement put out Saturday read, «Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer-funded property. It took the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2 hours to respond.»

In response to the escalating chaos, Trump deployed thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Later, he also ordered 700 U.S. Marines into the city to restore order. 

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A protester places debris in a fire as Border Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stand guard outside an industrial park in Paramount, Calif., on Saturday, Jun. 7, 2025.  (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

The move has been met with intense pushback from Newsom and other California Democrats.

Newsom’s office said that though «some violent and illegal incidents were reported,» the protests «were largely nonviolent and involved citizens exercising their First Amendment right to protest.»

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The statement claimed «the protests did not necessitate federal intervention, and local and state law enforcement have been able to control the situation, as in other recent instances of unrest.»

«The federal government is now turning the military against American citizens,» Newsom said in the statement.

The governor claimed that Trump’s «sending trained warfighters onto the streets is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy.»

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«Donald Trump is behaving like a tyrant, not a President,» said Newsom.

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Protesters hold up flags during protests after a series of immigration raids on Jun. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Newsom has sued the Trump administration for deploying the military to Los Angeles. The lawsuit said Trump «unlawfully bypassed» Newsom by putting National Guard troops under federal control without the governor’s permission.

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The California attorney general, meanwhile, has claimed the president is «looking for any pretense to place military forces on American streets to intimidate and quiet those who disagree with him.» 

«It’s not just immoral — it’s illegal and dangerous,» said Bonta. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the Trump administration and the Department of Defense for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

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Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Trump warned his administration is «not playing around.» 

Trump added that he had called California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday and criticized his handling of the riots.

«A day ago, I called him up to tell him got to do a better job. He’s done a bad job causing a lot of death and a lot of a lot of potential death,» Trump said of Newsom.

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POSSE COMITATUS ACT AT CENTER OF TRUMP-NEWSOM NATIONAL GUARD DISPUTE IN LA

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Demonstrators protest outside a downtown jail in Los Angeles following two days of clashes with police during a series of immigration raids on Jun. 08, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Tensions in the city remain high after the Trump administration called in the National Guard against the wishes of city leaders. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Trump offered further details on his exchange with Newsom to Fox News’ John Roberts. Trump told Roberts that his first call to Newsom was not picked up, but that they did connect and speak for 16 minutes when he called again.

«I told him to, essentially, ‘get his ass in gear,’ and stop the riots, which were out of control,» Trump told Roberts.

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«If we didn’t send out the National Guard and last night, we gave him a little additional help. Los Angeles would be burning right now. Los Angeles would be not a lot different than what you saw take place in California, in Los Angeles just a little while ago,» Trump added in his statement to reporters, referring to this year’s wildfires.

Trump went on to describe the rioters as «animals,» and argued they are paid agitators rather than real protesters.

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«They look in your face and they spit right in your face. They’re animals. And these are paid insurrectionists. These are paid troublemakers they’re agitators. They’re paid,» Trump said. «These are paid insurrectionists or agitators or troublemakers. You can call it whatever you want. And we ended it, and we have in custody some very bad people, some very bad people.»

Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom, Louis Casiano and Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.

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Spanberger slams Trump on ‘affordability’ in SOTU response — as Virginia Democrats push new taxes

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger slammed President Donald Trump over his mass deportation operations in her official Democratic response to the State of the Union and repeated claims her party favors «affordability» even as the Old Dominion sees scores of new taxes.

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Spanberger, elected in November to succeed conservative Gov. Glenn Youngkin, has sought to claim the mantle of «affordability,» even as she and Richmond Democrats move to enact or raise new taxes in multiple forms.

Speaking from the original historic House of Burgesses at the head of Colonial Williamsburg’s Duke of Gloucester Street, Spanberger noted how in 1705, the colony first gathered with the «extraordinary task of governing themselves.»

«The United States was founded on the idea that ordinary people could reject the unacceptable excesses of poor leadership, band together to demand better of their government, and create a nation that would be an example for the world,» she said, contrasting that vision with what Trump has brought.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers an address in Richmond. (Al Drago/Getty Images)

«Tonight, as we watched our nation’s lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress, we did not hear the truth from our president,» she said, going on to rhetorically ask three questions:

«Is the President working to make life more affordable for you and your family? Is the President working to keep Americans safe — both at home and abroad? Is the President working for you?»

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Spanberger recounted her 2025 election season, traveling around Virginia and addressing, «housing, health care, energy and childcare.»

She blamed Trump’s tariff policies for increasing costs, and claimed it has been Republicans trying to «make your life more expensive.»

Republicans have criticized Spanberger for supporting the legislative Democratic majority’s slew of taxes, from new sales taxes to a levy on fantasy football operators.

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Instead, Spanberger said it was Virginia’s blue legislature that is working to lower costs:

«But here in Virginia, I am working with our state legislature to lower costs and make the Commonwealth more affordable.»

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«And it’s not just me. Democrats across the country are laser-focused on affordability — in our nation’s capital and in state capitals and communities across America.»

At one point in her speech, Spanberger appeared to briefly lose her place on the teleprompter:

«But as the President spoke of his perceived successes tonight, he continues to cede economic power and technological strength to Russia … bow down to … China …to bow down to a Russian dictator, and make plans for war with Iran,» she said, as her prepared remarks cited China as the technological rival.

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Just as House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wielded George Washington’s gavel for the first time in State of the Union history, Spanberger also gave a nod to the famous Stafford, Va., native.

«In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned us about the possibility of ‘cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men’ rising to power,» she said. «But he also encouraged us — all Americans — to unite in ‘a common cause’ to move this nation forward.»

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«That is our charge once more. And that is what we are seeing across the country. It is deeply American and patriotic to do so, and it is how we ensure that the State of our Union remains strong, not just this year but for the next 250 years as well.»

«Because ‘We the people’ have the power to make change, the power to stand up for what is right, and the power to demand more of our nation,» Spanberger said to close her remarks.

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Troops reinforce Puerto Vallarta as unrest shows signs of easing following El Mencho’s death

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Mexico’s Navy and armed forces have reinforced security across Jalisco following the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as «El Mencho,» in an operation that triggered retaliatory violence and raised concerns for the safety of the many American and foreign tourists who are staying in the area.

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In a Feb. 24 press release, Mexico’s Secretariat of the Navy said 103 Marines and tactical vehicles arrived in the main tourist area of Puerto Vallarta aboard the naval vessel ARM «Usumacinta» (A-412) to reinforce surveillance and security operations after attacks targeting businesses and property in several neighborhoods. 

Naval authorities said additional personnel supported by boats, aircraft and ground vehicles were deployed to conduct maritime, aerial and land patrols to help restore order.

A soldier clears a roadblock on a road leading to Tapalpa, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, a day after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as «El Mencho.»  (Marco Ugarte/AP Photo)

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The naval reinforcement came as federal authorities sent roughly 2,000 additional soldiers to Jalisco following the cartel leader’s death, Reuters reported.

The operation targeting El Mencho, long considered one of Mexico’s most powerful drug traffickers and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparked immediate retaliation from cartel members, including roadblocks, vehicle burnings and clashes across multiple states, AP reported.

Mexican officials have framed the killing as a major blow to organized crime. But analysts caution that removing a cartel leader does not necessarily translate into lasting stability.

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David Mora, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, stated that «federal authorities announced that they are reinforcing troop deployments to contain the cartel’s backlash, which may be protracted.»

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The State Department declared El Mencho deceased on Tuesday. (State Department)

Mora added that «El Mencho left no clear heir, and the remaining leaders could dispute control,» and warned that the cartel’s ongoing turf wars with smaller groups, especially in Guanajuato and Michoacán, could intensify as rivals seek advantage.

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While the killing delivered President Claudia Sheinbaum «a win with Washington,» Mora said, «it is far from clear the killing will aid the president’s ultimate goal of pacifying Mexico.»

Duncan Wood, a visiting fellow for North America at the Wilson Center, described the operation as a demonstration of state authority but warned the aftermath may hinge on the cartel’s structure.

TRUMP’S ‘TOTAL ELIMINATION’ STRATEGY PAVED WAY FOR FALL OF CARTEL KINGPIN ‘EL MENCHO’

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Mexican navy marines guard the area where new clandestine mass graves were found near the town of La Joya, on the ouskisrts of Iguala, Mexico, Thursday Oct. 9, 2014. Two weeks after 43 students disappeared in a confrontation with police in rural southern Mexico, Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam announced that suspects had led investigators to four new mass graves near the southern city of Iguala where authorities unearthed 28 badly burned bodies last weekend. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)

Mexican navy marines guard the area where new clandestine mass graves were found near the town of La Joya, on the ouskisrts of Iguala, Mexico, Thursday Oct. 9, 2014.  ((AP Photo/Felix Marquez))

«The removal of El Mencho represents a meaningful assertion of Mexican state authority against one of the country’s most violent criminal organizations. The chaos that followed was real, but temporary,» Wood said.

«In the medium term, the focus shifts to the resilience of the CJNG’s decentralized cells and the Mexican government’s capacity to sustain a comprehensive security strategy.»

In a statement posted Feb. 24 on X, the Embassy of Mexico in the United States said transit corridors were reopening and public services were being restored, airline operations were returning to normal and Puerto Vallarta International Airport had reopened to domestic traffic.

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Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on Feb. 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’ was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed.  (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Image)

The embassy said some local security measures remain in place and that authorities are working with international partners to ensure safety at transit hubs and tourist destinations.

Whether the surge of troops and naval forces will prevent a broader escalation remains uncertain as authorities brace for potential power struggles within the cartel and continued clashes with rival groups.

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Con su imagen en baja y enfocado en las elecciones, Donald Trump defiende su gestión: «Es un giro para la historia»

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Complicado en las encuestas y en el inicio de un crucial año electoral, el presidente Donald Trump colocó la economía en primer plano en el tradicional discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión que pronunció este martes por la noche en el Congreso y priorizó así el tema que más preocupa a los estadounidenses y que será central en las legislativas del 3 de noviembre.

En un discurso que con 1 hora y 47 minutos rompió los récords de duración, Trump festejó: “Esta noche, tras solo un año, puedo decir con dignidad y orgullo que hemos logrado una transformación como nadie había visto antes, y un giro para la historia. Nunca volveremos a donde estábamos hace poco tiempo”, dijo.

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“De cara al futuro, las fábricas, los empleos, la inversión y billones de dólares seguirán llegando a Estados Unidos porque por fin tenemos un presidente que pone a América en primer lugar”, dijo.

Y siguió con críticas al gobierno de Joe Biden: “Durante décadas antes de que yo llegara, tuvimos exactamente lo contrario. Desde el comercio hasta la salud, desde la energía hasta la inmigración, todo fue robado y manipulado para drenar la riqueza de las personas productivas y trabajadoras que hacen que nuestro país funcione”.

Ante una audiencia abarrotada de legisladores, funcionarios, militares, jueces de la Corte e invitados especiales, Trump dio su discurso en momentos en que las encuestas muestran que su popularidad está en declive y los republicanos temen perder en las elecciones legislativas el control de al menos una cámara del Congreso.

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Además, el Tribunal Supremo acaba de fallar en contra de la política arancelaria emblemática del presidente y él está considerando una acción militar contra Irán.

Precisamente sobre la tensión con el país persa dijo: «Prefiero resolver el tema a través de la diplomacia, pero nunca permitiré que el primer patrocinador del terror del mundo tenga armas nucleares», advirtió

“Como Presidente, haré las paces donde pueda—pero nunca dudaré en enfrentar amenazas a Estados Unidos donde sea necesario. También estamos restaurando la seguridad y el dominio estadounidense en el hemisferio occidental—actuando para proteger nuestros intereses nacionales y defender nuestro país de la violencia, drogas, terrorismo e interferencia extranjera”, dijo.

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Se refirió también a la captura del ex dictador Nicolás Maduro en Caracas el 3 de enero en un operativo de las fuerzas estadounidenses. Dijo que Venezuela sin Maduro era «un nuevo amigo y socio» y dijo que Estados Unidos ya recibió 80 millones de barriles de petróleo desde ese país. «Fue una victoria absoluta para la seguridad de Estados Unidos», aseguró.

El discurso del Estado de la Unión tiene por objetivo informar a Congreso sobre cómo va el país y los planes a futuro, pero a la vez ofrece una vitrina política donde un presidente puede mostrar sus logros y marcar la agenda para el año. Por eso Trump buscó aprovechar el momento en el prime time televisivo.

Si bien tocó decenas de temas, Trump centró su mensaje en su manejo de la economía. Habló de los beneficios de la ley “grande y bonita”, que financió ejes centrales de su gobierno como la defensa de la frontera y recortes de impuestos que pronto podrían ser visibles para los estadounidenses. Reiteró que ha heredado la peor inflación de la historia y por supuesto autoelogió su gestión.

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En realidad, los números de Estados Unidos no están mal en los papeles: aunque un poco menos de lo esperado, la economía crece a un 2,2%; el consumo sigue firme y el desempleo se mantiene más o menos estable.

Sin embargo, la gente no siente la mejora en sus bolsillos, sobre todo porque los precios no bajan, como había prometido Trump en la campaña. En verdad, en la postpandemia y por los paquetes de estímulo la inflación llegó a un pico histórico del 9,5%, pero el presidente de Joe Biden la bajó casi al 3% hacia el final de su mandato y seguía en declive cuando asumió Trump en enero del año pasado.

La política arancelaria del republicano, afirman los expertos, contribuyó a que los precios no continuaran bajando y nunca alcanzaran el objetivo del 2% anual ideal establecido por la Reserva Federal. Trump dijo falsamente que el índice de precios se ubica en un 1,7%, cuando en realidad se acerca al 3%

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Los estadounidenses sienten el impacto en las góndolas y eso es un karma para el presidente. Un 55% desaprueba la manera en que Trump conduce la economía, según un promedio de sondeos de RealClearPolling. Y el disgusto se agrava cuando se mide la gestión presidencial de la inflación: un 61% la desaprueba.

En general, Trump llegó a este discurso en su peor momento de popularidad en las encuestas. Su índice de aprobación del 36% es inferior al 48% de febrero del año pasado, según un sondeo de CNN publicado el lunes que mostraba su índice de aprobación más bajo entre independientes, solo el 26%.

El mensaje de Trump se dio en el horario de máxima audiencia en medio de un periodo especialmente complicado para el presidente, que se enfrenta a una serie de desafíos internos y a cuestiones urgentes en el exterior.

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El presidente fustigó duramente a la Corte Suprema, que el viernes pasado dictaminó que los aranceles que habían sido emitidos por una ley de emergencia económica no eran constitucionales porque excedían la autoridad presidencial. Esto provocó un golpe al corazón de la estrategia económica de Trump, que buscaba fondos adicionales a través de los gravámenes, pero también a su política de presión a los países para obtener beneficios.

En otros frentes complicados, Trump (que se ha proclamado el «presidente de la paz») está considerando más ataques contra Irán y enfrenta el escándalo de las continuas revelaciones sobre el pedófilo Jeffrey Epstein.

En este contexto, el presidente lucha por crear conciencia pública sobre sus logros.

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