Protests in California against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations took a violent turn, prompting the federal government to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Clashes and arrests followed, and state officials condemned the move as inflammatory.

As Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem has swiftly curbed illegal immigration and increased deportations. Legal challenges have stalled some operations amid accusations of political showmanship.

A public spat over Trump’s proposed spending bill has sparked talk of impeachment, with Musk mulling a new “America Party” and Vice President JD Vance emerging as a potential new GOP powerbroker.