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Gabbard, Trump push paid protestor hoax

The director of national intelligence pushed the idea that Los Angeles demonstrators were paid to protest

Salon · Jun 12, 2025

David Hogg won't try to keep his DNC role amid dispute over Democratic primaries

David Hogg says he will not fight to hold onto his leadership role in the Democratic National Committee

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

David Hogg to exit Democratic National Committee after months of turmoil

Vice-chair and Parkland survivor, 25, to leave after members voted to hold elections that could have led to his ouster

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Hegseth questioned about LA protests

In a hearing on Wednesday, senators criticized the Trump administration’s use of military force in Los Angeles

Salon · Jun 11, 2025

An AP photographer captures a powerful moment in the chaos of the Los Angeles protests

Jae Hong is based in Los Angeles and has worked with The Associated Press for more than 18 years, covering many of the city’s biggest stories

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Trump's plan to begin 'phasing out' FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn

President Donald Trump’s plan to begin “phasing out” the federal agency that responds to disasters after the 2025 hurricane season is likely to put more responsibilities on states to provide services following increasingly frequent and expensive climate disasters, experts say

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

White House Insists Trump 'Supports Peaceful Protest' Despite Him Threatening Military Parade Demonstrators With Possible 'Force'

Karoline Leavitt dismissed a reporter who questioned if Trump would allow peaceful protests during a large scale military parade scheduled for Saturday.

Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025

Worker who leaked plans to build golf courses in Florida parks files whistleblower suit

A former Florida state worker who leaked information about plans by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to build golf courses and hotels in state parks has filed a whistleblower lawsuit

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Hegseth Ridiculed for Failing to Name the Part of the Constitution Allowing Trump to Deploy Marines for LA Protests: 'He Knows Nothing'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being ridiculed by social media users after failing to cite the provision of the Constitution which provides a Presidential administration with the authority to deploy active duty Marines to state neighborhoods.

Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025

Vance Urged Elon Musk to End Trump Feud in a Call Days Before Saying Some of His Posts 'Went Too Far': Report

Elon Musk apologized for harsh posts about Trump after calls with the president and senior officials, explaining he "went too far."

Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025