Protests, immigration
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Democratic governors, aside from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), are being challenged by President Donald Trump and immigration politics, as protests across the nation crop up. The blue-state governors, many of whom are possible 2028 presidential contenders,
Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.
Voices at the demonstrations are often a mix that includes calls for more explicit support for racial justice, Palestinian freedom and socialist politics.
Customs and Border Patrol confirmed it is providing "aerial support" to law enforcement efforts during the protests.
President Trump has said the city would be burning without military intervention, but the protests have been confined to a relatively small area.
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Protests over President Trump's immigration enforcement raids and his mobilization of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles have spread to other major U.S. cities.
Amid a massive anti-immigrant detention push, analysts have begun to worry over the United States' plan to host one of the world's biggest athletic events
They will support up to 4,000 National Guard troops in protecting federal property and agents on immigration raids.In an interview with The Daily podcast, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the deployment,