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Newsom & Trump Square Off On LA

In an address to his state and the nation, California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of what he called “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles, instilling fear and targeting hard working people with arrests, and “enflaming a combustible situation,” this as protests that led to a number of arrests continued through the night.  Meanwhile, President Trump praised the law enforcement response in Los Angeles, and his part in it, as US Marines prepare to arrive in downtown Los Angeles to join the 4,000 National Guard troops already called up by the president.  Rich Johnson has the latest.  

Hegseth On The Hot Seat

Prior to traveling to North Carolina where he and President Trump addressed soldiers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a House committee looking into spending on both the national defense and for troops in Los Angeles.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports the hearing got testy at times including in this exchange between Hegseth and a Democrat congresswoman.  

Weinstein Jury Still Out

There are no answers yet from the jury in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case as they continue deliberating.  The latest from correspondent Julie Walker.  

Ending FEMA

Saying that governors and not the federal government should be able to handle natural disasters in their states, President Trump announced he plans to phase out FEMA after this year’s hurricane season.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

NJ Governor Primary

Republican Jack Ciattarelli (pronounced chit-uh-relli), who was backed by President Trump, easily prevailed against a field that included a popular talk radio host to win the GOP primary.  Congresswoman Mikie (pronounced my-key) Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was the winner in the Democrat primary.  

Preparing For The Parade

Preparations are underway for the military parade scheduled for this weekend in Washington, DC.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    

More National Guard In Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed his state last night after filing an emergency appeal in an attempt to block President Trump from sending US Marines and California National Guard troops onto the streets of Los Angeles, this as Mayor Karen Bass also ordered a limited curfew to take effect for certain parts of the city.  Newsom’s emergency appeal will be heard tomorrow.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the President defending the deployment of the National Guard to the nation’s second largest city.  

Protests Grow Nationwide

The scenes from Los Angeles are not the only ICE protests.   From Seattle to San Diego, Omaha, Chicago, New York, and other cities, correspondent Rich Johnson reports people are gathering from coast to coast to oppose the ICE roundups.   

Trump To Fort Bragg

Speaking to America’s military in North Carolina, President Trump on Tuesday defended his order of the California National Guard and the US Marines to deploy to Los Angeles in a speech he gave recognizing the 250th anniversary of the US Army.    

Finding Travis Decker

Officials believe they are hot on the trail of Travis Decker, as the Washington State manhunt intensifies for the father suspected of murdering his three young daughters.  The details from correspondent Sue Aller.   

Finally  

ABC News is parting ways with veteran correspondent Terry Moran, two days after the longtime correspondent posted on X calling President Trump and Deputy Chief-of-Staff Stephen Miller “world class haters.” 

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