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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘We're suing him': Newsom slams Trump's National Guard move as protests continue across California
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced legal action against President Donald Trump after federal troops were deployed to Los Angeles without state approval, sparking widespread protests for a third consecutive day. In a post on X, Newsom said, 'This is exactly what Donald Trump wanted. He flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalise the National Guard. The order he signed doesn't just apply to CA. It will allow him to go into ANY STATE and do the same thing. We're suing him.' This is exactly what Donald Trump wanted. He flamed the fires and illegally acted to federalize the National Guard. The order he signed doesn't just apply to CA. It will allow him to go into ANY STATE and do the same thing. We're suing — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 9, 2025 Trump's decision, issued under Title 10 of the US Code, sends 2,000 National Guard personnel to California under federal command, bypassing the governor. Newsom argues this violates the requirement for state coordination and puts lives at risk. 'Donald Trump is reckless, he's immoral,' Newsom said at a press briefing. 'They never coordinated with the governor of the state.' The move triggered protests across Los Angeles and San Francisco. Police said 27 people were arrested in downtown LA and about 60 in San Francisco. Some demonstrators allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and damaged property. Three officers were injured in San Francisco, one requiring hospital care. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the deployment and criticised Newsom's leadership. In a post on X, she said, 'Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted in Los Angeles… because Governor Newsom was too weak to protect the city.' Gavin Newsom did nothing as violent riots erupted in Los Angeles for days. Federal law enforcement officers were attacked by violent radicals and illegal criminals waving foreign flags because Governor Newsom was too weak to protect the city. The Los Angeles Police Chief has… — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) June 9, 2025 Tom Homan, the White House Border Czar, clarified that there had been 'no discussion about arresting Newsom,' after his earlier remarks sparked speculation. Homan said anyone obstructing federal law enforcement may face legal consequences, but denied targeting the governor. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis urged calm. 'Angelenos don't engage in violence and chaos. Don't give the administration what they want,' Bass said. Kounalakis added, 'Our strength is in unity, not chaos.' Earlier today I met with @CAgovernor, @LAPDPoliceChief, @LAPDHQ, and @LACoSheriff to discuss how we keep all Angelenos safe. Angelenos — don't engage in violence and chaos. Don't give the administration what they want. — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 9, 2025 Trump also signed a new executive order tightening immigration enforcement, including a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries and a fast-track deportation process. The policy allows undocumented migrants to receive $1,000 and travel costs if they choose to leave voluntarily. The protests, which began over the weekend, grew after federal forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Self-driving cars were set ablaze and highways were blocked in LA. Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet while covering the unrest, according to CNN. As demonstrations continue, legal experts say the lawsuit over Title 10 could set a major precedent for federal power and state rights in the months ahead.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding baby while working goes viral
A photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tackling her other big job went viral Thursday. Just before Mother's Day, Leavitt was photographed feeding her nine-month-old son Nicholas Robert Riccio, nicknamed "Niko," while typing at her desk. The photo was captured by Margo Martin, special assistant to the president and communications advisor, and posted on her official White House account. Martin was impressed by Leavitt juggling the two tasks, a rare glimpse of the press secretary behind-the-scenes when she is not at the podium fielding questions from reporters. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Prays Before Facing Reporters "Walked in to @PressSec typing with one hand, and feeding her son with the other. Super Mom!" Martin posted on X. It had more than 9 million views on X as of Friday afternoon. Leavitt is married to 59-year-old Nicholas Riccio, a successful real estate developer. The couple got married in January, just days before President Donald Trump's inauguration. They got engaged in December during the Christmas holiday in 2023. Read On The Fox News App Their son, Niko, was born on July 10, 2024. According to The Sun, Leavitt has been open about her work-life balance as a mother of a newborn baby. The Sun reported in February that Leavitt shared in her Instagram story a picture of her baby with the caption: "Work at white house, baby bedtime routine, & then @seanhannity at 9pm." Leavitt, 27, is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history. She started her career in the White House as an intern during President Donald Trump's first term before later joining the staff as an assistant press secretary under former White House press secretary, and now Fox News co-host, Kayleigh McEnany. Leavitt did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for further article source: Photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding baby while working goes viral
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Trump to mark 100th day in office with rally in Michigan next week
US President Donald Trump is planning to hold a rally in Michigan as he marks 100 days in office next week, his first rally since returning to the White House in January this year, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt informed on Wednesday. Trump is scheduled to visit Macomb County, a region just north of Detroit, known as an automotive hub on Tuesday to mark the 100th day of his presidency, after taking oath on January 20. In a post on X, Karoline Leavitt said 'President Trump is excited to return to the great state of Michigan next Tuesday, where he will rally in Macomb County to celebrate the FIRST 100 DAYS!' President Trump is excited to return to the great state of Michigan next Tuesday, where he will rally in Macomb County to celebrate the FIRST 100 DAYS! — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) April 23, 2025 The rally in Michigan will take place a day before the 100th day of President Trump in office, it is considered as a traditional early milestone wherein a president's progress is tracked in comparison to the poll promises made during the election campaigning. Among the key battleground states, Michigan was one of the prime bastions which Trump led Republicans flipped in the 2024 presidential election from Democrats, making way for Trump to return to the White House to serve his second term. Since taking office in January, Trump has not traveled much except for the personal weekend trips, and his only official trip was when he visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California and held an event in Las Vegas to promote his plan to eliminate taxes on tips. However, Trump is scheduled to visit Rome on Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, which will become his first foreign trip of his second term. Trump's visit to Michigan to mark the 100th day involves a series of meetings and phone calls with state's Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Governor Whitmer, who once was a sharp critic of Trump, has said to find a common ground with the president.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The White House says Trump's weight and 'frequent victories' at golf games are evidence of good health
The White House released the results of President Donald Trump's annual physical exam. Trump's doctor said the 78-year-old is in "excellent health." Trump has often touted his victories at golf tournaments held at his own golf clubs. President Donald Trump's doctor said in a medical report released on Sunday that the 78-year-old is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief." "President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function," White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote in his report. Barbabella wrote that Trump had his annual physical exam on Friday and agreed to release his medical report to the public. "I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on April 7, days before the examination. Barbabella's report said Trump weighs 224 pounds, 20 pounds lighter than Trump's last physical exam as president in 2020. "His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being," Barbabella wrote. "President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events." Trump has often touted his victories at golf tournaments organized by his own clubs. Trump told reporters on April 6 that he won the Senior Club Championship held at the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. "You heard I won, right? Did you hear I won?" Trump said, adding that he had a "very low handicap." As promised on Friday, President Trump's Annual Physical Examination Results: — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) April 13, 2025 On Friday, Trump told reporters he thought he "did well" for the physical exam. "I felt I was in very good shape. A good heart, a good soul, a very good soul," Trump said on Friday. Trump is the oldest elected president and will be 82 when he leaves office in January 2029. He was also the oldest presidential candidate after President Joe Biden dropped out of the election in July. Biden was 81 when he halted his reelection campaign. In 2015, the Trump campaign released a letter by his then-physician, Harold Bornstein, about his health. Trump was 69 at the time and in the midst of his first presidential campaign. In his letter, Bornstein wrote that Trump's "laboratory test results were astonishingly excellent" and "his physical strength and stamina are extraordinary." Bornstein later told CNN Trump had written the letter himself. "He dictated that whole letter," Bornstein said in 2018. "I didn't write that letter." "I just made it up as I went along," Bornstein added. The White House did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US says willing to talk to other countries on tariffs
The United States says 104 per cent duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight even as US President Donald Trump's administration moved to quickly start talks with other trading partners targeted by his tariff plan. US stocks retreated on the news. Global markets had previously posted gains on hopes that Trump might be willing to negotiate down the array of country and product-specific trade barriers he is erecting around the world's largest consumer market. The administration has scheduled talks with South Korea and Japan, two close allies and major trading partners, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is due to visit next week. But the White House made clear that country-specific tariffs of up to 50 per cent would nevertheless take effect at 12.01am Eastern Time (2pm on Wednesday AEST), as planned. Those tariffs will be especially steep for China, as Trump has ratcheted up duties on its imports to 104 per cent in response to counter-tariffs Chinese officials announced last week. Administration officials said they would not prioritise negotiations with China, the world's No. 2 economic power. Trump's sweeping tariffs have raised fears of recession and upended a global trading order that has been in place for decades. "Right now, we've received the instruction to prioritise our allies and our trading partners like Japan and Korea and others," White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Fox News. .@PressSec: "The reciprocal tariff rates that were implemented by country were focused on the monetary tariff that those countries have imposed on the U.S., but also the non-monetary tariff barriers... moving forward, @POTUS will talk to any country that picks up the phone to… — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 8, 2025 The White House said Trump instructed his trade team to create "tailor made" deals for the nearly 70 countries that have reached out for talks. "The president will talk to any country that picks up the phone to call, and I can tell you, the phones have been ringing off the hook," White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday. Trump's lead trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, told Congress that his office is trying to work quickly but is not facing a particular deadline. "The president has been clear, again, that he's not doing exemptions or exceptions in the near term," Greer told a hearing. China is bracing for a war of attrition, and manufacturers are warning about profits and scrambling to plan new overseas plants. Citing rising external risks, Citi cut its 2025 China GDP growth forecast to 4.2 per cent from 4.7 per cent. Chipmaker Micron told customers it will impose a tariff-related surcharge starting on Wednesday while US clothing retailers said they are delaying orders and holding off on hiring. Running shoes made in Vietnam that retail for $US155 ($A256) will cost $US220 when Trump's 46 per cent tariff on that country takes effect, according to an industry group. Consumers are stocking up while they can. "I'm buying double of whatever - beans, canned goods, flour, you name it," Thomas Jennings, 53, said as he pushed a shopping cart through the aisles of a New Jersey Walmart. Stock markets found a firmer footing on Tuesday after a gut-wrenching few days for investors which prompted some business leaders, including those close to Trump, to urge the president to reverse course. European shares bounced off 14-month lows after four straight sessions of heavy selling while global oil prices steadied after falling to four-year lows. Wall Street's main indexes had posted gains earlier in the day but fell after the White House said the tariffs on China would take effect. The European Commission, meanwhile, is mulling counter-tariffs of 25 per cent on a range of US goods including soybeans, nuts and sausages although other potential items like bourbon whiskey were left off the list. Officials said they stood ready to negotiate.
