Trump discusses $1,000 'Trump Account' investments for kids in GOP megabill
Watch live as President Trump takes part in a roundtable with heads from Uber, Dell and Goldman Sachs to discuss his proposal for government-sponsored investment accounts for newborn American children. The so-called "Trump Accounts" could be used for educational, home-buying or entrepreneurial expenses once a child turns 18.
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Daily Mail
11 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Top trump ally announces shock retirement from Congress after alleged affair ended his 36-year marriage
The powerful House Homeland Security chairman will soon retire from Congress before his term officially ends, he has shared. Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., will depart from Congress as soon as this summer, he has told reporters. The shocking announcement comes a year after he previously announced his plans to retire but then reversed them after Donald Trump and others pressured him to stay on Capitol Hill. The Tennessee Republican, who led the charge to impeach former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, announced he would retire in Spring 2024 before being cajoled to remain. Speaking to reporters, the 60-year-old Republican shared that he received a recent offer that he couldn't refuse. 'Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up,' Green said, according to a Fox News report. 'I will resign from Congress as soon as the House votes once again on the reconciliation package.' Green sticking around until the reconciliation bill passes will be a major help for Speaker Mike Johnson, Trump and the GOP amid the party's minuscule majority. 'It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress,' he said in a statement released on Monday. 'Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up.' 'As a result, today I notified the Speaker and the House of Representatives that I will resign from Congress as soon as the House votes once again on the reconciliation package.' Green called it 'an honor of a lifetime' to work in Congress, he also touted many of his achievements as committee chairman. He also addressed his previous retirement announcement and subsequent reversal. 'Though I planned to retire at the end of the previous Congress, I stayed to ensure that President Trump's border security measures and priorities make it through Congress,' he wrote. 'By overseeing the border security portion of the reconciliation package, I have done that. After that, I will retire, and there will be a special election to replace me.' The announcement also comes after Green was publicly embroiled in an affair and roasted by his former wife online. Camie Green, who was married the chairman, accused him of having a relationship with a younger women before their split in September 2024. In a statement on the salacious claims, the congressman said at the time: 'This is a difficult time for my family and me, and we are currently going through divorce proceedings.' 'As this is a deeply private matter, I ask for privacy. I will continue to serve this district with all I've got, as I have the last five and a half years,' his statement from the time added. His former wife was accused of sending messages to those around Capitol Hill warning that the devil had manipulated her husband. 'Satan has rewritten our marriage in his mind,' she wrote. 'I am being quite open about this as 1) I cherish the prayer of any who are willing and 2) I want to make others aware of how readily available "predators" are for our husbands.' In the messages she said she'd tried to reconcile their marriage, but the Congressman wanted nothing to do with it.
NBC News
28 minutes ago
- 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. 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The Independent
28 minutes ago
- The Independent
Los Angeles ignited over weekend ICE raids. Then the National Guard arrived
Los Angeles remains on high alert, after a series of immigration raids triggered mass protests and rioting, and a similarly massive police and law enforcement response. Protests and rallies are set to continue through Monday. The Trump administration has deployed 700 Marines to join the 2,000 National Guard troops who have been authorized to join the response. Here is a timeline of the fiery protests and a preview of what may come next. Friday, June 6 The roots of the crisis can be traced to Friday, when immigration officials conducted a series of four operations around the Los Angeles area, including a raid at a warehouse in the Fashion District, where crowds tried to stop government vehicles from driving away, and another at a Home Depot store near downtown. Later that afternoon, hundreds gathered around a complex of federal buildings near downtown where some of the arrested migrants were being detained, and Homeland Security officers fired pepper balls at protesters to disperse the crowd. The Department of Homeland Security said over 1,000 had surrounded the complex, and 'assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property.' All told, more than 100 people were arrested on Friday, federal officials said, including David Huerta, leader of the Service Employees International Union California, who federal officials accuse of impeding a government officer. Saturday, June 7 The situation escalated again the following day, as rumors spread that ICE agents were massing in the city of Paramount, which has a large Latino population, for another Home Depot raid. Protesters were seen kicking vehicles and throwing objects at law enforcement vehicles throughout the day, while riot police dispersed crowds with tear gas. Police said about 350 to 400 people were gathered in the area, and protesters were seen blocking a bus identified as a U.S. Marshals vehicle. By Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office ordered protesters there to disperse, again using tear gas to break up retreating crowds. That evening, around 6pm, Donald Trump ordered the deployment of up to federalized 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, over the objection of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who blasted the move, saying it was 'purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.' Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lives in Los Angeles, joined in, calling the step 'a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.' Trump's order left open the possibility of an even more dramatic escalation, authorizing regular members of the armed forces to join in the operation, an abandonment of the military's typical non-domestic role usually only contemplated if the U.S. is under invasion. Clashes continued throughout the night in Compton, where officers used flash-bang grenades and rubber bullets on protesters, who threw rocks, bottles, and fireworks at police. A car was also set on fire. Across the city, officers formed a wall around the federal complex and declared the crowds there part of an unlawful assembly. At least 29 were arrested by the end of the day. Sunday, June 8 Early Sunday morning, the first of the National Guard troopers began arriving in the city, and 300 troops took up positions across the greater Los Angeles area, including at the federal complex that has become a hub for the clashes. Community members expressed alarm at the massing federal and local law enforcement. 'Send in the National Guard — for what?' Gabby Buenrostro, 46, told The Washington Post as they set off for the federal complex on Sunday morning. 'We have a right to protest.' By the afternoon, hundreds of protesters had gathered there, and California National Guardsmen, DHS agents, ICE officers, and police formed a line, attempting to clear out protesters using pepper balls, tear gas, and crowd-control munitions. While many of the demonstrators there were peaceful, some threw objects at the riot police. Hundreds of protesters also spilled out onto the 101 freeway, where activists temporarily blocked traffic. The California Highway Patrol used tear gas to clear the road itself, arresting 17, but crowds remained on nearby walkways, jeering at officers below as some demonstrators threw concrete, scooters, and other objects at police. Though protests were not geographically widespread, clashes continued through the night, and Waymo self-driving taxis were vandalized, with many set on fire. All told, a combined 42 arrests were made on Sunday by the Los Angeles Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, according to the LAPD. "This violence that I've seen is disgusting," Chief Jim McDonnell told NBC Los Angeles of the weekend's confrontations. "It's escalated now. What we saw the first night was bad. What we've seen subsequent to that is getting increasingly worse and more violent." McDonell said the violence had overwhelmed local police, who had been attacked with commercial fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and broken cinderblocks. What happens next? The tension looks set to continue into this week, as more events are planned around Los Angeles on Monday, though much of downtown remains blocked off to demonstrations. The Trump administration has ordered 700 Marines to join in the federal response. The state of California has also sued over Trump's use of the state's National Guard, which California officials say went forward despite their objections. The political sparring over the protests shows no sign of abating either, as supporters of the president blame California leaders for the chaos in L.A. 'President Trump didn't start these riots,' Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco wrote on X on Sunday. 'He's not out there lighting cars on fire, hurling projectiles at law enforcement or blocking freeways. This statement is an embarrassment and does nothing to diffuse the violent riots taking place across the city. The Democrats and their 'leaders' own this.'
