Examining California lawsuit against Trump
California is suing the Trump administration over its deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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What we know about U.S. anti-ICE protests
About 700 Marines have joined National Guard troops in Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests that have gripped the city and spread across the country. CBS News' Elise Preston and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Trump: "L.A. would be burning" without troops
President Trump said that "Los Angeles would be burning" if his administration had not intervened by activating troops to mitigate violence during anti-ICE protests. Mr. Trump gave remarks in the Oval Office on Tuesday. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Costs of troops in Los Angeles
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before a House subcommittee about his department's funding. During the hearing, Hegseth sparred with Rep. Pete Aguilar about the costs of maintaining troops activated in Los Angeles as protests erupt over ICE raids. Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, a special assistant to the secretary, estimates the costs will near $134 million.
Marines in L.A. area amid ICE protests
About 700 active-duty Marines are in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, joining the National Guard troops that President Trump ordered to the city in response to immigration protests. Mr. Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom traded insults over social media over the deployment. CBS News' Elise Preston and Ed O'Keefe.
Hegseth on Los Angeles protests
Rep. Betty McCollum asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the costs of activating troops in Los Angeles as a response to mostly peaceful protests against ICE raids. Hegseth is testifying before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee about his department's budget as troops remain in Los Angeles at President Trump's request.
Some violence at Los Angeles protests
Protests in Los Angeles were mostly peaceful on Monday, but some provocateurs did become aggressive later in the night, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports. This comes as President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom prepare for a potential legal battle over troops activated to mitigate the protests against ICE raids.
Trump deploying Marines amid L.A. protests
President Trump is doubling the number of National Guard troops being deployed to immigration protests in Los Angeles, and adding 700 Marines. There has been a fourth night of protests over the deportation sweeps by federal agents. Rallies on Monday were mostly peaceful after outbreaks of violence over the weekend.
Trump activates Marines to L.A.
700 Marines and 2,000 additional National Guard troops were activated in Los Angeles as protests continue over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has updates from L.A., while CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest from the White House.
Reporter covering L.A. protests hit by rubber bullet on live TV
Lauren Tomasi, a 9News correspondent, was reporting live when an officer behind her suddenly raised their firearm and fired a nonlethal round at close range.
Los Angeles anti-ICE protesters clash with police, set fires downtown amid National Guard deployment
Gov. Gavin Newsom says President Trump is "escalating the situation" by sending troops to L.A., adding fuel to the feud between the two
California sues Trump administration for deploying National Guard to L.A.
Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
Jan. 6 riot victims see hypocrisy in Trump's response to L.A. protests
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said, "Trump thinks anything done in his name is OK. Jan. 6 was done in his name, so our officers don't matter."
Homan says Trump administration has "no intention to arrest" Newsom — after Trump says "I'd do it"
President Trump's "border czar" says California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other local officials "haven't crossed a line yet."
700 Marines activated to deploy to Los Angeles
The U.S. Military is set to deploy about 700 Marines to the Los Angeles area in response to the protests over immigration enforcement raids. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Examining Trump's National Guard deployment
President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests against the wishes of California's governor has raised some legal questions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it all down.
What sparked the L.A. protests against ICE?
California is suing the Trump administration after the National Guard was deployed without the state's permission to confront immigration protesters in Los Angeles over the weekend. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is in downtown L.A. with more.
Extended interview: Tom Homan on L.A. protests
Despite relative calm returning to the anti-ICE detention protests in Los Angeles, the Trump administration's border czar Tom Homan says the hundreds of troops ordered by the president do not have a specific withdrawal order. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson spoke to Homan about the National Guard presence in the city.
Behind the L.A. immigration protests
Officials tell CBS News around 700 marines have been activated to support law enforcement, including the National Guard, in response to mass protests against the Trump administration's deportation sweep. Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to break it down.
Border czar Tom Homan on L.A. ICE protests
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have engaged in an escalating war of words that included Trump saying it would be "a great thing" if Homan arrested the California governor. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson asked Homan about the comments.
L.A. sheriff on ICE protests, troop deployment
Protesters are demonstrating for a fourth night against ICE arrests of undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, the showdown between President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon move into a federal courtroom. Maurice DuBois, Ed O'Keefe and John Dickerson have more.
Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles enter Day 4
President Trump is headed for a legal showdown after a chaotic weekend of protests in Los Angeles County. The state of California is suing the Trump administration over its decision to deploy the National Guard to the L.A. area. CBS News' Elise Preston, Olivia Rinaldi and Scott MacFarlane report.
California AG on Trump National Guard lawsuit
In a new lawsuit, California is accusing the Trump administration of defying Gov. Gavin Newsom's authority by deploying the National Guard to the Los Angeles area to quell unrest over ICE raids. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who filed the suit, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the situation.
Rep. Norma Torres on Los Angeles ICE protests
California Democrats have been highly critical of stepped-up immigration raids in Los Angeles. This includes Rep. Norma Torres, who was denied entry to a federal facility holding ICE detainees. Torres joins "The Takeout" to discuss the protests in response to the enforcement operations.
How L.A. found itself in standoff with Trump
National Guard troops are in downtown Los Angeles under orders from President Trump as the demonstrations against immigration detention operations stretch into a fourth day. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos, Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
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Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes looming
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens
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Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
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Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
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Minnesota tops list of 10 most expensive pandemic aid fraud schemes
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Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
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Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
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Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
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Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
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Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
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An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
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Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
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What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
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Carly Pearce on new music
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Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
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Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Australian teens challenge social media ban
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
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Deadline for Epstein files release approaches
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Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
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More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as judge weighs media access
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
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3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
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Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
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