SUMMARY: National Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles following President Trump’s order to suppress protests against federal immigration enforcement. Tensions escalated after immigration raids led to over 100 arrests, with confrontations in Paramount and downtown LA involving tear gas, flash-bangs, and rock-throwing protesters. A union leader was arrested for impeding law enforcement. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as inflammatory, warning it would escalate violence. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also warned of possible deployment of active-duty Marines. Protests continued into the evening with barbed wire barricades and arrests at federal buildings amid widespread unrest.

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SUMMARY: U.S.-China trade talks in London will address new disputes threatening the fragile tariff truce agreed in Geneva, where both sides paused most tariffs for 90 days. Tensions have risen over U.S. export controls on advanced AI-powered semiconductors, particularly affecting Huawei, and China’s restrictions on rare earth exports crucial to industries worldwide. China is showing signs of easing rare earth export controls amid global supply concerns. Additionally, U.S. plans to revoke visas for some Chinese students, especially those linked to the Communist Party or sensitive fields, add to tensions. Both governments express frustration as talks seek to manage escalating trade and technology conflicts.

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SUMMARY: U.S. immigration authorities expanded enforcement in the Los Angeles area following protests at a federal detention facility. Border Patrol agents in riot gear used tear gas and flash-bangs as protesters gathered, chanting against ICE and calling for immigrant rights. Over 40 people were arrested during raids at multiple locations, including a clothing warehouse suspected of employing workers with fake documents. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the actions as tactics to “sow terror,” while ICE’s acting director accused her of siding with chaos over law enforcement. Protests continued outside detention centers demanding detainees be freed.

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