Michigan lawmaker wants to overturn same-sex marriage
Michigan lawmaker Rep. Josh Schriver, proposed a new resolution aimed at overturning the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage. Democrats are already speaking out about the resolution calling it hateful. WDIV's Victor Williams reports.
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- NBC News
Trump sparks showdown with California Democrats over immigration protests: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team's latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today's edition, we break down our latest reporting on the fallout from a weekend of tense immigration protests in Los Angeles. Plus, Ben Kamisar digs into Republicans' opening line of attack in the critical Georgia Senate race. — Adam Wollner Trump sparks showdown with California Democrats over immigration protests Tensions continued to escalate today between President Donald Trump's administration and California's Democratic leaders over the protests that erupted over the weekend in response to a series of ICE raids in Los Angeles. Here's the latest: Marines mobilized: About 700 Marines have been mobilized to support the National Guard in protecting federal personnel and property in Los Angeles, according to two Defense Department officials. The mobilization is temporary until more California National Guard troops arrive, the sources said. Heading to court: California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he is suing the Trump administration for deploying 2,000 members of the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling it an 'infringement' on Gov. Gavin Newsom's authority. Bonta noted that Trump's move was the first time the guard had been activated without a governor's consent since 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson deployed troops in Alabama to protect civil rights demonstrators. (Here's a quick history of previous presidents' federalizing the National Guard.) 'We did the right thing,' Trump told reporters Monday, adding the 'place would be burning down' if they hadn't. Arrest threats: On Saturday, Trump's 'border czar,' Tom Homan, threatened arrest for anyone who obstructs the immigration enforcement effort, including Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — though he acknowledged that neither had yet 'crossed the line.' In an interview for MSNBC with NBC News' Jacob Soboroff, Newsom called Homan's bluff, urging him to 'just get it over with.' 'He's a tough guy. Why doesn't he do that? He knows where to find me,' Newsom said. 'That kind of bloviating is exhausting. So, Tom, arrest me. Let's go.' Bass said Trump 'didn't inherit a crisis — he created one.' Trump doubled down on Homan's warning Sunday, saying that 'officials who stand in the way of law and order' will 'face judges.' He then told reporters today that 'I would do it if I were Tom.' But two White House officials told NBC News that, as of now, federal officials and Trump are not seriously looking into plans to arrest Newsom or Bass. Protest fallout: At least 56 people were arrested this weekend as protesters were ordered to leave downtown Los Angeles and law enforcement shot 'less-lethal' rounds. Demonstrators spilled out onto the 101 Freeway, while others set fire to Waymo driverless cars. More protests were planned today. On Truth Social, Trump called the protestors 'insurrectionists,' adding: 'IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT.' Republicans seeking to unseat Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., in one of the key races of the 2026 midterm elections are already leaning heavily into attacks over transgender athletes in women's sports. In recent weeks, two GOP-aligned outside groups have launched ads about the issue. And GOP Rep. Buddy Carter hit the airwaves with an ad prodding Ossoff on the issue soon after he launched his campaign. Republicans have frequently leaned on culture war issues in recent years to excite the base and frame Democrats as out of touch, particularly in red-leaning states. And they're even more emboldened after Donald Trump bombarded Vice President Kamala Harris with an onslaught of ads that attacked her support for transgender people during the 2024 election. But while Democrats are gearing up for a difficult re-election fight for Ossoff in a state Trump won narrowly last year, they think the issue will be drowned out by voters' concerns about Trump's handling of the economy. Even so, it's an issue for which Democrats lack a consensus about how to respond to GOP broadsides, as prominent members of the party grapple with whether to embrace protecting the transgender community as part of their values, deflect the question or come out against allowing transgender athletes in women's sports. Ossoff is the only Democrat defending a seat in a state Trump won last year, making him far and away the top target for Senate Republicans. Still, some Republicans admit he will be difficult to beat, particularly now that Gov. Brian Kemp has decided not to seek the seat. The early Republican criticism of Ossoff points to his vote on legislation in February that would have made it a Title IX violation (jeopardizing federal education funding) for states to allow transgender women and girls to participate in female sports. The bill failed to get the 60 votes it needed to advance in the Senate. 🗞️ Today's other top stories 💉 Sea change: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed the 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee from their posts. Read more → 🚢 Trade talks: Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in London to try to de-escalate the bitter trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies. Read more → 🪖 Hiring woes: The White House is struggling to find a new chief of staff and several senior advisers to support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a series of missteps that have shaken confidence in his leadership. Read more → 💰 Musk's money: Trump said there would be ' serious consequences ' if Elon Musk funds Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in favor of the GOP's sweeping domestic policy Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said he would not accept campaign donations from Musk. 🔵 All politics is national: Voters in the New Jersey Democratic primary for governor say they are looking to support a candidate who will forcefully push back against Trump. Read more → 🗳️ 2026 watch: Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor who resigned because of the Justice Department's decision to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, is running as a Democrat for a competitive House seat in Pennsylvania. Read more → ⚖️ Bar fight: Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother lost his bid for president of the D.C. Bar, earning 3,490 votes to opponent Diane Seltzer's 34,982. Read more →
Reuters
an hour ago
- Reuters
Democratic FTC commissioner Bedoya says he will step down
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - One of the two Democratic commissioners at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission who has challenged his firing by President Donald Trump said on Monday he was stepping down. Alvaro Bedoya said he would step down to comply with ethics rules but will remain a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging his dismissal. "I love this work. But I'm not getting paid for it," Bedoya said. "But my number one job is to take care of my family." The FTC is currently led by three Republicans.
Reuters
2 hours ago
- Reuters
Los Angeles ICE raids fuel controversy over masked agents
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - Images of federal immigration agents wearing masks and balaclavas as they conduct raids in Los Angeles and other U.S. cities have ignited a politically charged debate over whether they are protecting their identities or engaging in intimidation tactics. Violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Los Angeles during the weekend were triggered by masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers rounding up alleged immigration offenders. Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups say masks are an attempt by ICE agents to escape accountability for their actions and are aimed at frightening immigrants as they carry out Republican President Donald Trump's directive to crack down on illegal immigration. Republicans and ICE officials assert the face coverings are necessary to protect agents and their families from being targeted by "doxxing," in which their home addresses and personal information are posted online. "People are out there taking photos of the names, their faces, and posting them online with death threats to their family and themselves," Todd Lyons, the acting ICE chief, said last week. There are no federal rules or laws forbidding mask-wearing by law enforcement personnel, although historically they have been used to protect the identities of agents during undercover operations, said Jerry Robinette, a former ICE special agent in charge. Armed masked ICE agents have also been seen arresting people in cities besides Los Angeles, often in plain clothes that sometimes lack clear identifying markings. One of the most notable arrests by ICE officials came in March when Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk was confronted by several masked, plain-clothed agents on a street in a Boston suburb. Her arrest and terrified reaction were captured in a video that went viral. Ozturk, arrested after co-writing an opinion piece criticizing her school's response to Israel's war in Gaza, was released from ICE detention in May after a judge's order. Masked ICE agents have been filmed arresting workers at a restaurant in San Diego and a gardener at a house in Massachusetts. ICE officers were prominently seen wearing masks during arrests at courthouses across the U.S. last month. Scott Shuchart, a top ICE policy official under former Democratic President Joe Biden, said it appeared ICE officers had increased the use of face coverings and tactical gear since Trump took office. Shuchart said an officer concealing their identity goes against typical American law enforcement practices. "In general, law enforcement personnel need to have name patches, badge numbers, or other indicia that the public can see and use to file complaints and ensure accountability and oversight," Shuchart said. Three former U.S. officials dealing with immigration enforcement, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they did not recall ICE officers routinely using face masks while Biden was in office from 2021-2025. Mask-wearing by law enforcement agents is more common in countries such as Mexico and Russia with high levels of organized crime or political unrest, or during counter-terrorism operations in countries including France. Boston's Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu was criticized by the Trump administration last week when she compared masked ICE agents to the "secret police" and a neo-Nazi group. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency of ICE, called Wu's rhetoric dangerous. "Make no mistake, this type of rhetoric is contributing to the surge in assaults of ICE officers through their repeated vilification and demonization of ICE," McLaughlin said. Trump's border czar Tom Homan, speaking to Reuters in May, defended ICE officers using face coverings. "They've been doxxed repeatedly," Homan said. "I should know because I've been doxxed a thousand times myself." Homan cited an April protest outside his home in upstate New York after ICE arrested a mother and her three children on a dairy farm. The debate over ICE masks has also erupted on Capitol Hill. Last week the Democrats' House of Representatives leader, Hakeem Jeffries, denounced the practice, saying ICE agents were trying to conceal their identities from the American people. Jeffries and others believe unidentifiable law enforcement officials are difficult to hold accountable when misconduct is alleged. He vowed that the masked ICE agents would be identified "no matter what it takes, no matter how long it takes." His comments were decried by his Republican counterpart, House Speaker Mike Johnson. "They need to back off of ICE and respect our agents and stop protesting against them," Johnson told Fox News.
