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Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A. CBS News03:52Los Angeles California US

Appeals court backs Trump control of National Guard in LA, for now Roll Call15:46Los Angeles California US

Appeals court upholds Trump’s control of California National Guard Democracy Docket17:39Los Angeles California Donald Trump

Vance dispatched to LA after Trump administration court victory in National Guard case Iowa Capital Dispatch23:56Los Angeles California Donald Trump

US court lets Trump retain control of California National Guard for now Yahoo! UK & Ireland03:51Los Angeles Donald Trump US

Trump can keep National Guard in L.A. through legal challenges, appeals court rules CBC.ca12:35Los Angeles Donald Trump US

Trump allowed to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles by appeals court PBS Online14:30Los Angeles California Donald Trump

Appeals court rules Trump had defensible rationale to seize California National Guard troops… Fortune10:10Los Angeles California Donald Trump

Los Angeles mayor lifts curfew imposed last week during nighttime protests against Trump’s… Fortune10:43Karen Bass Los Angeles Donald Trump

Trump deploys 2,000 additional National Guard troops to Los Angeles NBC Bay Area, California17:16Karen Bass Los Angeles Donald Trump

Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash PBS Online00:11Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles ICE

L.A. Dodgers fans shoo ICE away from stadium as baseball team says it denied agents entry People21:24Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles ICE

‘Utter nonsense, cheap shot’: JD Vance under fire for calling California senator by name of convicted terrorist The Financial Express13:14J.D. Vance Alex Padilla California Senate

Vance calls Sen. Padilla 'Jose,' slams California leaders NewsMax16:03J.D. Vance Alex Padilla California Senate

Vice President JD Vance heads to Los Angeles Los Angeles Times19:42J.D. Vance Los Angeles California

Vance travels to LA amid immigration protests FiveThirtyEight17:17J.D. Vance Los Angeles California

Trump celebrates ‘big win’ as US court allows National Guard deployment in Los Angeles Malay Mail11:19Gavin Newsom Los Angeles Donald Trump

US court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA BBC12:36Gavin Newsom Los Angeles Donald Trump

Trump can keep using troops in LA for now, appeals court says Mint05:02Los Angeles Donald Trump Military (World)

Trump allowed to keep using national guard in LA for now The Japan Times04:57Los Angeles Donald Trump Military (World)

Latest News

In the last hour

Court ruling on Trump’s use of California National Guard a ‘major victory on substance’:… Fox News18:02

In the last 2 hours

VP Vance says Trump’s troops still needed in Los Angeles The Washington Times17:44

JD Vance urges California leaders to ‘empower’ LAPD amid Trump’s deportation efforts Fox News16:53

In the last 4 hours

Unanimous Panel of the Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s ‘1-in-30’ Gun Rationing Law California Globe16:35

Court Upholds Disbarment of Trump’s Former Attorney John Eastman Intellectual Conservative16:34

Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time ABC7 / KABC-TV16:20

Vance Calls Sen. Padilla 'Jose,' Slams California Leaders NewsMax16:03

Los Angeles has been ‘disrespectful’ to the city’s law enforcement, former Democrat says Fox News15:42

Navigation Rules in California California Globe15:33

California politicians scramble to attack JD Vance after he confused US senator with a criminal MailOnline14:54

In the last 6 hours

‘Utter nonsense, cheap shot’: JD Vance under fire for calling California senator by name of convicted terrorist The Financial Express13:14

San Diego poised to pay former COO almost $150K in disputed firing U-T San Diego13:03

'Secret police': Trump's immigration enforcers spark fury and fear in US The Raw Story12:54

In the last 8 hours

Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America. Then came Trump’s immigration crackdowns Fortune12:07

Bart wants sales tax increase, but its payrolls soared as ridership declined East Bay Times11:47

Federal judge asks if National Guard deployment in Los Angeles violates Posse Comitatus Act Fox News11:45

As ICE Raids Continue, Parts of a Vibrant City Go Empty Mother Jones11:03

Earlier today

VP Vance says US troops still 'necessary' in Los Angeles France 2408:37

Three judges from the 9th Circuit weigh in on the Trump v. Newsom battle over CA’s National Guard Witness LA07:32

Vance stirs the pot in California, after a tense week The North West Star05:26

Shots at Democrats: JD Vance calls Alex Padilla 'Jose Padilla' after press clash; blames Gavin… The Times of India04:30

'How dare you?' LA mayor scolds JD Vance after eyebrow-raising flub The Raw Story03:04

‘How dare you.' Mayor Bass blasts VP Vance for his comments during LA visit NBC Los Angeles02:53

Another French Laundry Moment for the Effete, Elitist Gavin Newsom California Globe02:48

Trump's immigration enforcers spark fury and fear in US MailOnline02:33

JD Vance rails against Newsom, LA mayor for declaring ‘open season on federal law enforcement’ Fox News02:02

Dodgers announce $1 million donation to aid families of immigrants affected by federal raids Boston Globe01:28

Dodgers turn on Trump months after cozying up to him at White House MailOnline01:21

'BIG WIN': Trump hails court ruling on National Guard deployment New Zealand Herald01:16

Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.20.25 California State Portal (Press Release)01:10

California mayor says ICE raids "terrorizing" city CBS News00:51

Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents Jefferson Public Radio00:50

Officials should help rebuild fire-safe neighborhoods, says UCLA report for LA County Media News Group00:47

Northern California vice mayor, school member nabbed in FBI arson investigation The Sacramento Bee, California00:33

Disney CEO Bob Iger's dramatic move following LA protests that will be sure to infuriate Trump MailOnline00:20

San Diego’s New Trash Fee Is Coming. Is There Any Way Around It? Voice of San Diego00:17

House Preps for Vote on Resolution Condemning LA Riots NewsMax00:15

Federal agents are denied access to Dodger Stadium in latest immigration clash PBS Online00:11

Sacramento Report: These Bills Made the Cut, so Far Voice of San Diego00:05

Yesterday

Vance dispatched to LA after Trump administration court victory in National Guard case Iowa Capital Dispatch23:56 20-Jun-25

VP Vance Holds News Conference in Los Angeles on Immigration C-Span (Video)23:36 20-Jun-25

UC researchers ask judge to halt Trump termination of federal grants Courthouse News23:11 20-Jun-25

Federal court allows Trump to control California National Guard amid protests CBS Austin23:11 20-Jun-25

Under Trump, Black Organizations Matter Capital & Main23:00 20-Jun-25

Attorney General Bonta: Gutting NPR and PBS is a Dangerous Loss for Americans California Attorney General (Press Release)22:49 20-Jun-25

US appeals court allows Trump to keep National Guard deployed in California Jurist22:27 20-Jun-25

Congress Is Still Wasting Time on Biden's Mental Acuity Esquire22:22 20-Jun-25

Vice President JD Vance should meet with wildfire victims in LA, Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests Media News Group22:15 20-Jun-25

Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus Act Air Force Times22:06 20-Jun-25

HHS to Calif: 60 Days to Revamp Sex Education NewsMax22:00 20-Jun-25

Trump's DHS Accused of Assaulting Peaceful Protestors, Using 'Violent Spectacle' to Deploy National Guard, Marines:… Latin Times21:55 20-Jun-25

SCOTUS Cites Hypocrisy of EPA-Calif. Bid to Block Fuel Producers’ Lawsuit Against Mandate CNS News21:53 20-Jun-25

Trump administration orders California to remove gender identity from sex ed East Bay Times21:30 20-Jun-25

L.A. Dodgers Fans Shoo ICE Away from Stadium as Baseball Team Says It Denied Agents Entry People21:24 20-Jun-25

Judge says Newsom-Trump legal fight isn’t over after Ninth Circuit ruling Courthouse News21:18 20-Jun-25

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe, once arrested at a Huntington Beach Council meeting, will run for California Assembly seat Orange County Register21:14 20-Jun-25

'Maybe I'll have a hearing': Judge gives Newsom new ways to challenge Trump's authority in… Law & Crime21:07 20-Jun-25

CNN data guru warns Trump is ‘way underwater’ on this top issue NJ.com - The Jersey Journal20:51 20-Jun-25

ICE calls report that agents tried to enter Dodgers grounds 'false' ABC7 / WLS-TV20:48 20-Jun-25

San Diego bishop tells Trump to treat migrants more ‘Christ-like’ after observing court hearings Courthouse News20:37 20-Jun-25

The Ninth Circuit's Flawed Decision Upholding Trump's Federalization of the California National Guard Reason20:33 20-Jun-25

Troops everywhere? Trump may send military to occupy more U.S. cities People's World20:31 20-Jun-25

Supreme Court joins Trump and GOP in targeting California’s emission standards Los Angeles Times20:31 20-Jun-25

US appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard Al Jazeera20:16 20-Jun-25

Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California "One-Gun-a-Month" Law Reason19:49 20-Jun-25

Vice President JD Vance heads to Los Angeles Los Angeles Times19:42 20-Jun-25

The 9th Circuit Rejects Trump's Audacious Claim That He Can Use the National Guard However He Likes Reason19:39 20-Jun-25

Journalists, protesters sue DHS, alleging use of force violates 1st Amendment The Press-Enterprise, California19:32 20-Jun-25

California argues in court against Trump's National Guard deployment MailOnline19:05 20-Jun-25

Trump can keep National Guard deployed in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules Local News Matters19:03 20-Jun-25

Ninth Circuit: TRO Against President's Federalizing California National Guard Was Likely Improper Reason18:58 20-Jun-25

Ninth Circuit Sides With Trump Over National Guard, But Battle Continues In District Court Friday SFist18:46 20-Jun-25

LA Mayor addresses ongoing ICE raids: ‘This has created a sense of fear and terror in our city’ FOX 11 Los Angeles18:42 20-Jun-25

Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard ABC News18:31 20-Jun-25

Trump Should Win His Court Battle with Newsom over Riot Response American Enterprise Institute18:28 20-Jun-25

Late-night pot shopping? San Diego moves to OK longer hours for cannabis dispensaries U-T San Diego17:54 20-Jun-25

California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer Advocate.com17:52 20-Jun-25

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Calls On LA Dodgers To State Their Unequivocal Support For Immigrant Families in Los Angeles Representative Jimmy Gomez (Press Release)17:46 20-Jun-25

Supreme Court says fuel producers can challenge California emissions restrictions The Sacramento Bee, California17:40 20-Jun-25

Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Control of California National Guard Democracy Docket17:39 20-Jun-25

California to examine its Amazon oil ties following pleas from Indigenous leaders from Ecuador Los Angeles Times17:26 20-Jun-25

Vice President Vance coming to LA today Orange County Register17:20 20-Jun-25

Vance travels to LA amid immigration protests FiveThirtyEight17:17 20-Jun-25

VP Vance Heads to Troubled Los Angeles NewsMax17:06 20-Jun-25

Attorney General Bonta on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Challenge to California's Clean Air Act Waiver California Attorney General (Press Release)16:53 20-Jun-25

Vance to tour federal command center and meet with Marines in Los Angeles CBS Los Angeles16:46 20-Jun-25

The Dodgers Are Thrust Into Trump’s LA Immigration Crackdown Vanity Fair16:46 20-Jun-25

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Maintain Control of California National Guard National Review Online16:44 20-Jun-25

Trump OK sending National Guard, rules appeals court The Washington Times16:26 20-Jun-25

JD Vance Heads to LA to Meet With Marines on the Ground — And to Raise Money NOTUS16:22 20-Jun-25

California floating wind port under fire as opponents demand Trump claw back grant Recharge Magazine16:21 20-Jun-25

Vance to tour federal command center, meet with Marines in Los Angeles CBS News16:14 20-Jun-25

HHS gives California deadline to overhaul federally-funded sex ed program 'indoctrinating' kids Fox News16:11 20-Jun-25

Posse Comitatus Act Meets the President’s “Protective Powers”: What’s Next in Newsom v. Trump Just Security16:07 20-Jun-25

The Los Angeles Riots threaten Gavin Newsom in 2028 California Globe16:02 20-Jun-25

LA Archbishop 'Deeply Disturbed' by ICE Raids NewsMax16:00 20-Jun-25

Supreme Court Lets Fuel Producers Challenge California Emissions Standards HuffPost (US)15:52 20-Jun-25

Appeals court backs Trump control of National Guard in LA, for now Roll Call15:46 20-Jun-25

Supreme Court lets fuel companies sue over California’s tough emission standards East Bay Times15:44 20-Jun-25

Police, Da refuse to release records on Democratic senator’s DUI arrest near Capitol East Bay Times15:34 20-Jun-25

Vance to meet with federal law enforcement, Marines in LA amid anti-ICE riots Fox News15:20 20-Jun-25

'BIG WIN': Newsom's losing streak continues as 9th Circuit Court delivers Trump more great news The Blaze15:12 20-Jun-25

Press Releases June 18, 2025 PRESS RELEASE: Congresswoman Barragán Holds Tele-Town Hall on the Ongoing ICE Raids and… Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (Press Release)15:11 20-Jun-25

New Study Finds San Francisco is America’s Worst Run City California Globe15:05 20-Jun-25

What's next after Trump allowed to keep control of troops in LA? ABC7 / KABC-TV15:03 20-Jun-25

Legal battle over National Guard continues in SF after court lets Trump keep control of troops… ABC7 / KGO-TV14:56 20-Jun-25

In ‘Big Win’ For Trump, Appeals Court Says President is Allowed to Keep Control of National Guard Troops in L.A. American Greatness14:54 20-Jun-25

9th Circuit Smackdown for Gov. Gavin Newsom: National Guard Stays in LA California Globe14:45 20-Jun-25

Trump allowed to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles by appeals court PBS Online14:30 20-Jun-25

'Must be highly deferential': 9th Circuit rules Trump 'likely' acted 'lawfully' in deploying… Law & Crime14:20 20-Jun-25

Can SF Pride save itself? A Trump-era backlash puts the city’s biggest party on the brink The San Francisco Standard14:11 20-Jun-25

The Latest: Trump weighing moves against Iran MailOnline14:09 20-Jun-25

Wake Up Call: Fires in East County, appeals court sides with Trump & June Gloom 10News, San Diego14:08 20-Jun-25

The Latest: Trump weighing moves against Iran and widens use of military in US Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:01 20-Jun-25

From save our state to sanctuary, California’s immigration views have shifted dramatically CalMatters13:41 20-Jun-25

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Latest politics news in California including updates on local, state and federal legislature, housing and rent, immigration, minimum wage policy, and more.

California is considered a strong blue state. In the federal government, California is represented by two U.S. Senators and fifty-two U.S. Representatives. Both Senators are Democrats: Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla. Of the fifty-two Representatives, forty are Democrats, whilst twelve are Republican. California also has a Democrat governor, Gavin Newsom, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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