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See - Sada Elbalad
6 hours ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Trump Ends National Guard Mission in Los Angeles
Israa Farhan The Trump administration has announced the conclusion of a controversial National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, ending the active mission of 2,000 troops stationed in the city to manage unrest tied to immigration protests. Originally deployed alongside 700 Marines in response to nationwide demonstrations against federal immigration raids, the 4,000-strong National Guard presence marked one of the largest domestic troop deployments in recent US history. It also positioned President Donald Trump as the first in decades to federalize National Guard forces without the consent of the state's governor. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who had opposed the deployment from the outset, filed a lawsuit challenging the federal order. He argued that the deployment undermined state authority and diverted resources from critical needs, such as California's wildfire response. His administration warned that continued use of the Guard in non-emergency roles risked politicizing the military. Following the Pentagon's decision to withdraw half the deployed force, Newsom condemned the operation as a misuse of state personnel, calling the deployment 'political theatre' that left troops 'without mission, direction, or purpose.' Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also welcomed the move, crediting civic unity and legal pressure for forcing the administration's hand. Public opposition included a wave of peaceful protests, legal actions, and community-led demonstrations across the city. The initial deployment followed a spike in unrest after intensified federal immigration raids throughout Southern California. Critics argued that the show of force escalated tensions and blurred the line between law enforcement and military intervention in domestic affairs. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
DW
11 hours ago
- Politics
- DW
Trump to end deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in LA – DW – 07/16/2025
The Trump administration said it was releasing 2,000 National Guard troops deployed in LA from their duty. California sued the Trump administration for federalizing the state's national guard against the state's wishes. The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. The figure accounts for half the number of troops deployed to LA last month, following protests over immigration raids in the city and surrounding communities. "Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding," Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement in announcing the decision. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Trump administration deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and roughly 700 Marines to LA last month to quell protests between law enforcement officers and protesters opposed to the US president's immigration policies. By doing so, President Donald Trump became the first president in decades to federalize troops, bypassing the authority of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom, a Democrat, sued the Trump administration, arguing among others things that Trump violated the law when he deployed the California National Guard troops despite his opposition. The National Guard typically responds to domestic emergencies like natural disasters, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts or reconstruction projects. In late June, the top military commander in charge of troops deployed to LA had asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to return 200 of them to wildfire fighting duty as California entered peak wildfire season. Following the Pentagon's decision Tuesday, Newsom said in a statement that the National Guard's deployment to LA pulled troops away from their families and civilian work "to serve as political pawns for the President." He added that the remaining troops "continue without a mission, without direction and without any hopes of returning to help their communities." 'We call on Trump and the Department of Defense to end this theater and send everyone home now,' he said. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has also been vocal in opposition to the deployment of National Guard soldiers, applauded the troops' departure, writing: "This happened because the people of Los Angeles stood united and stood strong. We organized peaceful protests, we came together at rallies, we took the Trump administration to court — all of this led to today's retreat." "We will not stop making our voices heard until this ends, not just here in LA, but throughout our country," she added.
Mint
13 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Australia Evades US Tensions to Seek Closer China Trade Ties
The prime minister of Australia, a longtime US security partner in Asia, sought to focus his trip to China this week on business and trade opportunities, sidestepping thornier issues around US-China competition such as Taiwan or Beijing's military expansion. Since taking office just over three years ago, Anthony Albanese has repaired his country's relationship with China, Australia's No. 1 export market, after suffering Beijing's punitive tariffs and other restrictions during the pandemic. Now, however, President Donald Trump's renewed trade war between the US and China risks again destabilizing those ties, as they do for Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and others in the region who look to Washington for security but to China for trade. Premier Li Qiang noted as much in his opening remarks to Albanese during the Australia-China annual leaders' meeting in Beijing late Tuesday. Li said the world economy is experiencing 'growing instability and uncertainty' and that 'all countries are faced with new challenges,' without specifically mentioning Trump, the US or tariffs. In a joint statement, China and Australia said they agreed to enhance exchanges and cooperation, uphold their respective national interests and navigate differences wisely. Speaking to reporters after he met with President Xi Jinping earlier Tuesday, Albanese stressed the economic significance of the relationship between the two countries. 'Given that China is overwhelmingly, by far, the largest trading partner that Australia has, it is very much in the interests of Australian jobs and the Australian economy to have a positive and constructive relationship,' he said. Xi was equally enthusiastic: 'The China-Australia relationship has risen from the setbacks and turned around, bringing tangible benefits to the Chinese and Australian peoples,' he said, obliquely referring to the tensions before 2022. The leaders seemingly both avoided any tricky security-related issues, including the potential forced sale of the port of Darwin by its Chinese owner, given its proximity to where US Marines exercise. Albanese said the issue didn't come up in his talks with Xi. Neither, he said, did complaints about Australia's foreign investment regime, which has blocked a number of proposed purchases by Chinese firms, nor reports that the US has pressured Canberra about its role in any potential war over Taiwan. On Taiwan, Albanese said he reaffirmed his nation's commitment to the 'status quo' — support for the island's de facto autonomy without endorsing formal independence and maintaining recognition of the One China policy. His remarks highlight Australia's opposition to any unilateral move, especially by force, to alter the cross-strait balance. In a separate statement, Premier Li told a China-Australia CEO Roundtable that he hoped Australia would treat Chinese enterprises fairly and address issues in market access and investment reviews. Chinese state media has been positive about the trip, with an editorial Monday in the China Daily, the main Communist Party mouthpiece in English, saying that it highlights 'Australia's commitment to deepening ties and fostering stability amid the uncertain global landscape.' 'Against the backdrop of rising tensions between the United States and many countries because of the US administration's recent threat to levy higher tariffs' his visit 'shows that the Australian side has a clearer judgment and understanding of China' than the previous government of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the editorial said. 'The progress made in their economic and trade cooperation in the past two years has benefited the people of both countries, and provided a counterweight amid the rampancy of unilateralism and protectionism,' it said. Albanese took pains to argue that his government wasn't looking to China to make up for the changes to US trade policy under Trump. 'Trade with the US is important, but is less than 5%' of what the country sells, he said. 'What Australia is doing is engaging not just with China, but we engage as well with our partners around the world and we increasingly want to see a diversification of our trade.' Albanese heads next to Chengdu on his six-day trip, which comes on the heels of visits by a number of Australian officials. Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser traveled there in April, followed by Governor Michele Bullock in May. The two nations are set to start a review of their Free Trade Agreement, which was signed a decade ago, Albanese also said Tuesday. China's Ambassador Xiao Qian in an editorial last week called for a review 'with a more open attitude and higher standard.' While China bought almost $62 billion of Australian goods in the first half of this year, managing the relationship is complicated by Beijing's increased assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific. In February, it conducted live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea, near Australia and New Zealand. Albanese said at the time that he was concerned by the lack of notice from Beijing over the drills, which he also said were within the bounds of international law. He said Tuesday that he sought assurances from Xi about being better informed in the future. He didn't clarify if he received them. With assistance from Josh Xiao, Olivia Tam and Bingyan Wang. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
RTÉ News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
US military to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of half of the 4,000 National Guard troops who had been sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel during a spate of protests last month, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision was due to the success of the mission. "Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding," Mr Parnell said in a statement. "As such, the Secretary has ordered the release of 2,000 California National Guardsmen from the federal protection mission," he added. US President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June, against the wishes of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, to quell protests triggered by immigration raids on workplaces by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Republican president also sent about 700 Marines. Despite legal challenges, a US appeals court let Mr Trump retain control of California's National Guard. However, his decision to send troops into Los Angeles prompted a national debate about the use of the military on US soil inflamed political tension in the country's second-most-populous city. The Pentagon has defended the deployment, saying safeguarding ICE agents ensures they can do their jobs. Even after the withdrawal of those military personnel from Los Angeles, 2,000 National Guard troops will remain in the city along with the roughly 700 Marines. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has complained that military force was unnecessary and damaging to the local economy, said popular opposition contributed to the withdrawal. Protesters regularly appear at immigration raids in the Los Angeles area, demonstrating their opposition to the government's force. "This happened because the people of Los Angeles stood united and stood strong. We organised peaceful protests, we came together at rallies, we took the Mr Trump administration to court - all of this led to today's retreat," Ms Bass said. She referred to a lawsuit the city joined that led to an order from a federal judge barring immigration officers from detaining people based solely on their race or for speaking Spanish. The troops in Los Angeles are authorised to detain people who pose a threat to federal personnel or property, but only until police can arrest them. Military officials are not allowed to carry out arrests themselves. Mr Trump has vowed to deport millions of people in the country illegally and has executed raids at work sites including farms that were largely exempted from enforcement during his first term. The administration has faced dozens of lawsuits across the country challenging its tactics. Mr Trump has increasingly turned to the military in his immigration crackdown. In addition to sending troops to Los Angeles, thousands of active duty troops have been eployed to the border with Mexico and the Pentagon has created military zones in the border area. The zones are intended to allow the Mr Trump administration to use troops to detain migrants without invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act that empowers a president to deploy the US military to suppress events such as civil disorder.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump eases immigration crackdown? 2,000 National Guard troops to leave Los Angeles; Newsom calls them ‘political pawns of president'
4000 guards had been stationed in Los Angeles The Pentagon has ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to leave Los Angeles, scaling down a deployment that began in response to protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The decision to withdraw nearly half of the soldiers stationed in the city was made on Tuesday amid ongoing tensions. About 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines had been stationed across LA since early June. Officials did not provide a clear reason for the sudden move, but it appeared to be a step back from the heavy military presence that had previously drawn criticism from LA mayor Karen Bass and California governor Gavin Newsom. The Trump administration's decision to deploy troops had sparked widespread protests. On June 8, demonstrators flooded city streets, blocked a major freeway, and clashed with police using rubber bullets, tear gas, and flash bangs. In the chaos, several Waymo driverless cars were set on fire. The unrest continued the following day, as officers pushed protesters using flash bangs and projectiles. Bystanders, including restaurant workers, rushed to get out of the way. In response, mayor Karen Bass imposed a week-long curfew. By Tuesday afternoon, there was no sign of military presence at the downtown federal complex, which had been the centre of early protests. National Guard troops had first secured the area before Marines were assigned to protect federal buildings. Some soldiers had also helped with immigration operations in the city. Newsom had strongly opposed the deployment and sued the federal government, arguing it violated both state rights and the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the military from performing law enforcement duties on American soil. Although a federal judge first ruled in favour of Newsom, a higher court later overturned the decision, letting the federal government keep control of the Guard. The court is expected to hear more arguments next month. In a statement following the Pentagon's decision, Newsom criticised the ongoing mission. 'The National Guard's deployment to Los Angeles County has pulled troops away from their families and civilian work to serve as political pawns for the President,' he said. He added, 'We call on Trump and the Department of Defense to end this theatre and send everyone home now.' The withdrawal of troops follows last week's heavily criticised federal operation at MacArthur Park, where troops and agents arrived with guns and horses. Department of homeland security (DHS) declined to explain the mission or confirm any arrests, with locals accusing the move of being a show of intimidation.
