In recent news, former President Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles, asserting that the city would have been in a dire situation without their presence. He indicated a willingness to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to manage the protests. The protests, which are now in their fourth day, are related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies.
In other notable stories, an Austrian school shooting was carried out by a 21-year-old local man, raising concerns about community safety. Additionally, Justin Baldoni’s countersuit against Blake Lively was dismissed by a federal judge.
In a separate legal matter, details from Sean Combs’ trial emerged, including testimony from his ex-girlfriend about their time together. Combs himself faced significant courtroom tension, with a judge threatening to remove him from the proceedings. Meanwhile, a Las Vegas shooting suspect has turned himself in after a manhunt.
Tragic events also included news of a Seattle suspect involved in a child murder case being pursued by law enforcement, as well as reports of a man accused of a fertility clinic bombing in California being arrested.
On a lighter note, an ultramarathon mom made headlines for breastfeeding her child while participating in the race. As various stories unfold across the country, veterans rally in Washington against proposed staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In international matters, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ongoing conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and Iran’s nuclear program during a recent phone call.
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