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Trump Deploys Marines & National Guard to L.A. Amid Violent Protests Over Immigration Raids

President Trump has ordered 700 Marines and 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles following a weekend of escalating protests sparked by surprise ICE raids across the city. The move—condemned by Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass as a political provocation—comes after violent clashes outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, where immigrants are being held. Trump defended the deployment by warning, “They spit, we hit,” while officials brace for further unrest.

Pasadenans Protest ICE Presence at Local Hotel Amid Growing Tensions

Hundreds of peaceful protestors gathered outside Pasadena’s AC Hotel after reports that ICE agents were staying on-site and allegedly questioning hotel staff. City officials, including Mayor Victor Gordo and Councilmember Rick Cole, joined the demonstration, calling the raids a threat to community trust and safety. The protest remained calm but impassioned, with residents chanting “ICE out of Dena” and vowing continued resistance.

Maybe Happy Ending Leads the Pack at the 2025 Tony Awards

Broadway’s biggest night returned to Radio City Music Hall as Maybe Happy Ending emerged as the top winner at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six trophies including Best Musical. Other major honors went to Purpose (Best Play), Sunset Boulevard (Best Musical Revival), and Eureka Day (Best Play Revival). Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the star-studded ceremony also featured a 10-year anniversary performance by the original Hamilton cast.

UCLA Baseball Returns to College World Series After 12-Year Drought

For the first time since 2013, UCLA’s baseball team is heading to the College World Series after a dominant 7-0 win over UTSA at Jackie Robinson Stadium. The Bruins have now won five straight and will face the winner of the Duke–Murray State series in Omaha. Coach John Savage praised the team’s depth and determination, while star shortstop Roch Cholowsky credited the entire lineup for the milestone.

Diddy’s Lawyers File New Mistrial Motion, Accuse Prosecutors of Hiding False Testimony

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team has filed a second mistrial request in his ongoing federal racketeering case, claiming prosecutors knowingly allowed a key witness to give false testimony about a 2016 incident involving fashion designer Bryana Bongolan. The defense says the government misled jurors with a “disturbing and powerful” account that never actually happened, arguing it has unfairly prejudiced the jury.

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