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Trump's National Guard Move Sparks Outrage in California

6/12/2025

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Trump Deploys National Guard

President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests has ignited fierce backlash from Democrats, who see it as a violation of civil rights. With the operation expected to cost $134 million over two months, tensions rise further as Trump threatens legal action against California Governor Gavin Newsom for his response to the unrest.

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Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash

President Trump is under fire from both sides of the aisle for his spending bill, which threatens to balloon the national deficit by $2.4 trillion. Congressional Republicans are divided; some challenge the Congressional Budget Office's findings as biased, while others push for reforms, raising doubts about the CBO's role in today's economic landscape.

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Trump Deploys National Guard

President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests has ignited fierce backlash from Democrats, who see it as a violation of civil rights. With the operation expected to cost $134 million over two months, tensions rise further as Trump threatens legal action against California Governor Gavin Newsom for his response to the unrest.

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