June 17, 2026
The California governor says Trump put the 300 California troops under federal control months ago to respond to protests in Los Angeles
The decree would allow Maduro to mobilise armed forces throughout the country and give the military authority over public services and the oil industry
The Trump administration froze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding over pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump, but it means he will maintain command of the guard for now
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he requested the Trump administration withdraw its order to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles County, calling it unlawful