Following President Donald Trump’s decision to send federal troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over immigration raids, the Watsonville City Council took a firm stand in opposition ...

Charlie Rangel wasn’t just a congressman — he was a statesman in every sense of the word. His impact stretched far beyond Harlem, far beyond New York — into the very heart of American politics. — Rev.

Four and a half months after his inauguration, Donald Trump is exercising his authoritarian chops, targeting immigrants in the state he most despises — California. Making good on Trump’s nativist ...

On June 7th, President Donald Trump federalised units of the California National Guard, over the strident objections of Gavin Newsom, the state’s governor. Mr Trump’s action came after deportation ...

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This week marks a jarring collision of the military and civilian relationship, one that has traditionally remained carefully ...

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From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – ...

Vivek Ramaswamy waded into the row over immigration protests in Los Angeles by comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to a ...

Some previous deployments restored peace after local crackdowns or vigilante violence, but sometimes troops intensified tensions.

Trump defends using federal power in L.A. unrest, citing immigration authority and law and order. Bass, Newsom object, but ...

If violence becomes too much for the Los Angeles and state police to handle, Newsom can always ask Trump to federalize the ...