L.A. councilman says ICE raids are creating ‘absolute terror’ in community

House Passes Spending Cuts BillThe House voted 214 to 212 to codify spending cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency, initiated by Elon Musk. The bill, which primarily targets $8.3 billion in foreign aid and $1.1 billion for public broadcasting, now moves to the Senate for a simple majority vote. More Context

During a heated House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Del. Stacey Plaskett confronted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over a misleading chart regarding the cost of living, asserting her right to speak without interruption. Bessent countered by critiquing the chart and asserting the stock market's positive performance, while Plaskett later faced backlash for her remarks and responded to criticism with an explicit comment about her resilience. More Context

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles after attempting to ask her a question. The incident drew widespread condemnation from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with calls for an investigation into law enforcement's actions and for Noem to resign, as many viewed the treatment of Padilla as an abuse of power and a threat to democratic principles. More Context

The Justice Department has directed its 93 federal prosecutors' offices to enhance preparations for criminal cases related to unrest over immigration enforcement, citing incidents of violence and obstruction. Federal prosecutors are instructed to prioritize legal actions against individuals involved in such activities, including a union leader and a New Jersey lawmaker facing charges for interfering with immigration operations. More Context

A man named Tiron Alexander, 35, was convicted of wire fraud and entering secure airport areas under false pretenses after scamming over 120 free flights by posing as a flight attendant for multiple airlines from 2018 to 2024. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 25. More Context

A federal hearing is set for Thursday regarding the Trump administration's deployment of National Guardsmen and Marines to Los Angeles to enforce immigration laws, which California officials argue is unnecessary and unlawful. Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta seek to limit military presence to protecting federal properties, claiming civil unrest can be managed by local authorities, while Trump defends the deployment as essential for safety amid escalating protests. More Context