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Judge Blocks Trump's Troop Deployment in LA, Authority Restored to Newsom

12/11/2025

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Judge Blocks Troops

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles, returning authority to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Breyer cited a lack of evidence for troop necessity and paused the decision until December 15 for appeal.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Republican senators for blocking his U.S. attorney nominations, blaming the blue-slip tradition for his difficulties in appointing candidates.

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Trump Appoints General

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to appoint an American two-star general to lead the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, per Axios.
The plan follows a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing the International Stabilization Force (ISF).
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz informed Israeli officials about the plan.
Hamas member Husam Badran threatened to halt progress on the ceasefire unless Israel meets border-crossing and aid demands.

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Judge Blocks Troops

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles, returning authority to Governor Gavin Newsom.
Breyer cited a lack of evidence for troop necessity and paused the decision until December 15 for appeal.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Republican senators for blocking his U.S. attorney nominations, blaming the blue-slip tradition for his difficulties in appointing candidates.

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