Texas clarified when abortions are OK and aligned with RFK Jr. on health this legislative session Amid a quiet legislative session for health, lawmakers’ priority legislation reinforced the U.S. health secretary’s agenda. The Texas Tribune · Jun 13, 2025
Trump’s insurrection routine: fuel violence, spawn chaos, shrug off the law Four years after the January 6 attack, the president is toying with invoking the Insurrection Act to respond to a conflict he provoked The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025
As legal fight over Guard deployment plays out, Noem vows to continue Trump's immigration crackdown Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is promising to move forward with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Los Angeles despite the waves of unrest The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Voices: Has Gavin Newsom got what it takes to challenge Trump? COMMENT: Have Democrats at last found a credible champion in the California governor – and can he exploit his LA stand-off with the president to become a 2028 White House contender, asks Mary Dejevsky The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Democrats rage after Secret Service, FBI shove and handcuff senator Security officers grabbed and pushed to the ground Alex Padilla after he tried to ask a question at a news conference. Key US politics stories from Thursday 12 June 2025 The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025
Democrats vying for mayor of New York City clash in second and final debate Frontrunners Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani take the spotlight, sparring over their records and qualifications The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025
Judge blocks National Guard deployment Judge Charles Breyer said that "the founders" intended control of the National Guard to stay with the states Salon · Jun 13, 2025
Nevada GOP governor vetoes voter ID bill that he pushed for in a deal with Democrats Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has vetoed a bill that would have required voters in the swing state to show a photo ID at the polls The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
An immigrant in Wisconsin has been released on bond after false accusation he threatened Trump An immigrant from Mexico who was falsely accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump has been released from a Wisconsin jail on bond The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales draws GOP primary challenge from Cotulla rancher Susan Storey Rubio In a launch video, Storey Rubio attacked Gonzales’ border security record and said it’s “time to round up the career politicians and deport them out of Washington.” The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025
Congressman demands Hegseth resign In his third day of hearings, Hegseth evaded questions about LA and the Pentagon's plans for foreign invasions Salon · Jun 12, 2025
US rights groups warn of Republican effort to undercut LA advocacy work Josh Hawley, a senator, threatened multiple organizations with inquiries, claiming they were ‘bankrolling civil unrest’ The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025
WATCH: Oversight Meeting Erupts in Chaos as MTG Accuses Democratic Rep. of Being 'Antifa' A House Oversight Committee hearing devolved into chaos as multiple representatives began yelling at each other while discussing how a Senator was forced to the ground during a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025
Salon · Jun 12, 2025 Sen. Padilla dragged from Noem presser The senator from California tried to ask a question and was dragged from Noem's news conference by security
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025 Senator Alex Padilla handcuffed during Trump administration news conference Democrats have reacted with outrage to Senator Alex Padilla’s rough removal from a conference about the LA protests.
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025 Marines prepare for deployment in Los Angeles as protests spread across US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says IRS is investigating possible links between protests and advocacy groups.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Thunderstorms could dampen Trump’s big birthday parade and may even lead to its cancelation Thunderstorms are forecasted in the D.C. area during President Donald Trump’s military parade on Saturday
Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025 More Democratic Governors Dare Trump's Border Czar to Arrest Them Over Resistance to ICE's Efforts: 'Go For It' Democratic governors openly challenged Trump's border czar Tom Homan, daring him to arrest them as they defended state policies that oppose mass deportation.
Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025 Trump Claims 'Thousands' of Millionaires Are Lining Up to Buy 'Trump Card' for Citizenship Trump claimed on Truth Social that "thousands" of wealthy individuals are eager to buy the golden "Trump Card" — a $5 million fast-track to U.S. citizenship.
Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025 Democratic Senator Reacts After Being Shoved To The Floor And Handcuffed: 'We Will Hold This Administration Accountable' Democratic Senator Alex Padilla reacted after being shoved to the floor and handcuffed as he tried to ask DHS Secretary Noem a question: "We will hold this administration accountable"
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US lands More than 2 million acres of federal lands would be sold to states or other entities under a budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee
Reason · Jun 12, 2025 Rand Paul Blasts 'Knucklehead' Stephen Miller The Kentucky senator is also not a big fan of military parades, populist economics, or shredding due process.
Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025 Hegseth Refuses to Answer If He Would Follow Court's Decision on Deploying Marines to Los Angeles: 'This Is Not My Lane' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to say whether he would follow court rulings on President Trump's troop deployment to Los Angeles during a hearing Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example Faith leaders across denominations are joining nationwide protests against immigration raids ordered by the Trump administration and making a united call on nonviolence to curb clashes with law enforcement