Texas prepares National Guard for protests as Georgia threatens domestic terror charges

On June 6, 2025, federal immigration raids in Los Angeles led to widespread protests, prompting President Trump to federalize the California National Guard. The court found his actions illegal, violating statutory authority and the Tenth Amendment, and ordered the immediate return of control of the National Guard to California's Governor Gavin Newsom. More Context

A federal judge has deemed the Trump administration's deployment of California's National Guard to Los Angeles illegal, ordering the troops to be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom, who had not consented to the action. The administration has appealed the ruling, which followed California's lawsuit claiming that the protests in LA did not constitute a "rebellion" justifying federal troop deployment. More Context

Five people have died and two are missing in San Antonio, Texas, after heavy rains caused significant flooding. The San Antonio Fire Department conducted over 70 water rescues, confirming that some victims were swept from their cars, with ongoing searches for the missing individuals. More Context

Donald Trump activated California's National Guard to address protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, overriding Governor Gavin Newsom's authority, which has drawn criticism from military leaders as politically motivated. The intervention raises concerns about politicizing the military, echoing Trump's past calls for a militarized response to civil unrest, reminiscent of actions taken during the Civil Rights era. More Context

The US Army's 250th anniversary military parade is scheduled for June 14 in Washington DC, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, and features tanks and heavy equipment already in the city. It marks the first military parade since 1991, which celebrated Gulf War veterans, and public opinions on its estimated costs have been sought by the BBC. More Context

In southeastern Alaska, the historic 33-mile Chilkoot Trail has reopened to hikers, but crossing the U.S.-Canada border remains prohibited due to ongoing security concerns. Visitors must complete the trail by registering at a designated port of entry, as both countries maintain strict border restrictions stemming from COVID-19 and monitoring challenges. More Context