[Sunday, June 08] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

2025-06-08 1927 words 10 minutes

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1. Immigration Enforcement and Civil Unrest

1.1 Los Angeles Anti-ICE Riots

Anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles have escalated into violent riots, prompting the Trump administration to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city [1][2][3]. Reports indicate protesters have engaged in property destruction, including burning cars, with some demonstrators seen waving Mexican flags [2][4]. FBI Director Kash Patel has announced that federal authorities will pursue charges against anyone assaulting law enforcement officers during the unrest [5].

President Trump invoked federal authority to deploy the National Guard despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom [6], characterizing the governor as “unable to handle the task.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a statement regarding troop deployment, indicating the administration may mobilize Marines from Camp Pendleton if violence continues [7]. The Los Angeles Police Department has become embroiled in controversy after its statement about the anti-ICE riots [8], with reports indicating they referred to the events as “peaceful protests” [9].

The administration has characterized the situation as evidence of a migrant “invasion” [10], while some outlets have raised questions about who is funding the protests [11]. The White House issued a “LAW AND ORDER” statement in response to the unrest [12].

[1] The Trump administration has announced that they will be deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, California, as anti-ICE activists and protesters grow increasingly violent, with demonstrations escalating into full-blown riots, https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1931486199287349531

[2] ICE protest in LA turns into violent riot with migrants burning cars while waving Mexican flags. Trump deploying 2000 national guard to respond., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1931547905912897624?s=46

[3] Feds mobilize 2,000 National Guards as riots over immigration raids wreak havoc on Los Angeles, https://nypost.com/2025/06/07/us-news/dhs-claims-lapd-waited-2-hours-to-respond-to-protests-over-immigration-raids/

[4] Mexican flag-waving masked protester becomes the symbol of LA antiICE riots, https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/mexican-flag-waving-masked-protester-becomes-the-symbol-of-la-anti-ice-riots/

[5] Patel promises FBI coming for anyone assaulting cops as Los Angeles erupts over ICE raids, https://www.foxnews.com/us/patel-promises-fbi-coming-anyone-assaulting-cops-los-angeles-erupts-over-ice-raids

[6] Trump wields little-used law to deploy National Guard to LA riots despite Gov. Newsom’s protests: ‘Unable to handle the task’, https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/trump-wields-little-used-law-to-deploy-national-guard-to-la-riots-despite-gov-newsoms-protests/

[7] Sec Def Statement on X Regarding Troop Deployment in LA (Floats mobilizing Marines from Pendleton if violence continues) | Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) on X, https://x.com/PeteHegseth/status/1931533276985823392

[8] Hoo Boy: LAPD Puts Out Statement About AntiICE Riots That Has Everyone Talking, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/06/08/hoo-boy-lapd-puts-out-orwellian-statement-about-anti-ice-riots-that-turns-reality-on-its-head-n2190187

[9] LAPD does the meme and calls the insurrectionist riots in LA “peaceful protests”, https://notthebee.com/article/lapd-does-the-meme-calls-the-insurrectionist-riots-in-la-peaceful-protests

[10] Trump’s Deputies: Los Angeles Riots Prove Migrant ‘Invasion’, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/06/08/trump-deputies-los-angeles-riots-prove-invasion-reality/

[11] Who’s Paying for the Violent L.A. Protests Against ICE? You Are. And It Gets Worse From There, https://pjmedia.com/victoria-taft/2025/06/08/whos-paying-for-the-violent-la-protests-against-immigration-enforcement-aw-you-guessed-n4940580

[12] White House: LAW AND ORDER, https://i.redd.it/y6hsw7vv1m5f1.jpeg

1.2 Political Leadership During Immigration Crisis

The LA riots have sparked intense political exchanges between federal and state leadership. President Trump has publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as “incompetent,” while implementing a ban on protesters wearing masks [13]. Multiple Republican officials have urged the President to “put down the mob” and swiftly end the protests [14].

Governor Newsom’s office has downplayed the severity of the unrest by comparing the riots to “sports celebrations” [15], while Newsom himself has reportedly objected to the National Guard deployment [16]. A report claims Representative Maxine Waters made statements about Democrats wanting to “reward illegal alien rioters with U.S. citizenship” [17]. Representative Waters was reportedly denied access when attempting to enter an ICE detention facility [18].

[13] Trump rips ‘incompetent’ Newsom, LA Mayor Bass amid riots over immigration raids, bans protesters from wearing masks, https://nypost.com/2025/06/08/us-news/trump-rips-incompetent-newsom-la-mayor-bass-amid-riots-over-immigration-raids-says-masks-not-allowed-at-protests/

[14] Republicans urge Trump to extinguish Los Angeles protests ASAP: ‘Put down the mob’, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3434939/republicans-urge-trump-crush-los-angeles-protests-asap/

[15] Newsom’s office compares LA riots against federal agents to sports celebrations, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsoms-office-compares-la-riots-against-federal-agents-sports-celebrations

[16] Oh My: Gavin Newsom Throws a Tantrum Over National Guard Being Called In, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/06/07/oh-my-gavin-newsom-throws-a-tantrum-over-trump-calling-out-national-guard-n2190177

[17] Spilling the Frijoles: Maxine Waters Says Dems Want to Reward Illegal Alien Rioters with U.S. Citizenship, https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/06/08/rep-maxine-waters-just-demanded-the-united-states-give-citizenship-to-illegal-rioters-in-los-angeles-n2413969

[18] Rep. Maxine Waters attempts to enter ICE detention facility. She was DENIED access and had door shut it her face., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1931832980172935237?s=46

1.3 ICE Operations and Public Opinion

Recent immigration enforcement actions have generated both public support and political controversy. A CBS News poll reports that a majority of voters approve of the Trump administration’s deportation program [19]. In a specific case drawing attention, Alan Dershowitz has commented that Kilmar Abrego Garcia “will regret his choice” and “wish he had been deported” [20].

[19] Majority of voters approve of Trump deportation program, CBS News poll finds, https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/majority-voters-approve-trump-deportation-program-cbs-news-poll-finds

[20] Alan Dershowitz Says Kilmar Abrego Garcia Will Regret His Choice, ‘Wish He Had Been Deported’, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/06/08/alan-dershowitz-says-kilmar-abrego-garcia-will-regret-his-decision-and-wish-he-had-been-deported-n2190204

2. Trump Administration Policies

2.1 Executive Orders and Federal Actions

The Trump administration has issued a formal presidential memorandum titled “Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions” dated June 7, 2025 [21]. This document likely outlines the legal framework for military support of immigration enforcement and homeland security operations. The White House also issued an unspecified statement on the same date [22].

[21] Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions | Presidential Memoranda June 7, 2025, https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/department-of-defense-security-for-the-protection-of-department-of-homeland-security-functions/

[22] Statement from the White House | June 7, 2025, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/statement-from-the-white-house-d320/

2.2 Budget and Government Efficiency

The Trump administration’s fiscal initiatives are advancing through a major budget bill. The Office of Management and Budget has announced that the “Big Beautiful Bill” aims to cut $1.4 trillion from the deficit [23]. Meanwhile, policy recommendations for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) suggest the agency should focus its cost-cutting efforts on social policy programs [24].

In specific policy reversals, President Trump has targeted the previous administration’s $42 billion broadband initiative, characterizing it as a “boondoggle” [25]. On economic matters, the administration has highlighted what it calls the “TRUMP EFFECT” on American workers’ wages [26].

[23] OMB: Big Beautiful Bill to Cut $1.4T From Deficit, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/big-beautiful-bill/2025/06/07/id/1213992/

[24] DOGE Should Target Social Policy Programs, https://www.city-journal.org/article/doge-social-programs-spending-funding

[25] Trump Targets Biden’s $42 Billion Broadband Boondoggle, https://www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-trump-targets-bidens-42

[26] TRUMP EFFECT: Higher Pay for American Workers, https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/06/trump-effect-higher-pay-for-american-workers/

3. International Affairs

3.1 Iran and Nuclear Security

Reports indicate that Iran has conducted implosion tests related to nuclear weapons development [27]. This significant development suggests Iran may be advancing its nuclear capabilities beyond peaceful purposes, potentially violating international agreements regarding nuclear proliferation.

[27] Iran carried out implosion tests for nuclear weapons development, https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-857003

3.2 Middle East Conflicts

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported killing the leaders of a terror group responsible for abducting and murdering the Bibas family [28]. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been involved in what some characterize as a “Gaza stunt” involving a “selfie flotilla,” with critics describing it as the “weaponization of activism” [29]. Reports indicate that one of Thunberg’s Brazilian associates from this initiative had previously attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah [30].

An Israel-focused summit has been canceled due to security concerns, with sources describing the threat as a “Jihad-like attack on America” [31].

[28] Heads of terror group that abducted and murdered Bibas family killed by IDF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/heads-of-terror-group-that-abducted-and-murdered-bibas-family-killed-by-idf/

[29] The selfie flotilla: Greta Thunberg’s Gaza stunt and the weaponization of activism, https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-857006

[30] Greta Thunberg’s Brazilian Flotilla Buddy Attended Funeral Of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah, https://www.dailywire.com/news/greta-thunbergs-brazilian-flotilla-buddy-attended-funeral-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah

[31] Security Threat Shutters Israel Summit: ‘This is a Jihad-Like Attack on America’ - The Media Line, https://themedialine.org/top-stories/security-threat-shutters-israel-summit-this-is-a-jihad-like-attack-on-america/

3.3 Global Security and Political Developments

A Colombian presidential candidate has been shot and wounded [32], though the headline provides no additional context regarding the identity of the candidate or perpetrators.

In Poland, liberal parties have reportedly alleged fraud following a presidential election defeat [33].

[32] Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded, https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250608-colombian-presidential-candidate-shot-and-wounded

[33] After losing Presidential election, Polish liberals cry fraud, https://europeanconservative.com/articles/news/after-losing-presidential-election-polish-liberals-cry-fraud/

3.4 European and Canadian Politics

Political and cultural tensions are evident across several Western nations. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has faced criticism for stating “These are Muslim values, these are Canadian values” in an Eid message [34].

The United Kingdom appears to be experiencing controversies on multiple fronts: reports claim schoolchildren are being taught “big lies” to ease acceptance of national changes [35], authorities have allegedly classified concerns about migration as a “right-wing terrorist ideology” [36], and debates continue over whether Britain has historically been a “nation of immigrants” [37].

[34] ‘These are Muslim values, these are Canadian values’: PM Mark Carney trolled on social media for his Eid message, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/these-are-muslim-values-these-are-canadian-values-pm-mark-carney-trolled-on-social-media-for-his-eid-message/articleshow/121700441.cms

[35] U.K.: Schoolchildren Taught Big Lies to Make What’s Happening to the Country Easier to Take, https://pjmedia.com/robert-spencer/2025/06/07/uk-schoolchildren-taught-big-lies-to-make-whats-happening-to-the-country-easier-to-take-n4940562

[36] UK: Concern About Migration Listed as ‘Right-Wing Terrorist Ideology’, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/06/07/cultural-nationalism-and-concern-about-immigration-listed-as-right-wing-terrorist-ideologies-by-uk-anti-terror-programme/

[37] Britain Has Never Been a “Nation of Immigrants”. But It Will Be Soon., https://www.konstantinkisin.com/p/britain-has-never-been-a-nation-of

4. Media and Political Discourse

4.1 Media Coverage and Criticism

Media coverage and journalistic practices are under scrutiny across multiple outlets. ABC has suspended journalist Terry Moran after he “slammed Trump and a top advisor” in a since-deleted post [38]. Critics have accused CNN’s Brian Stelter of “reciting Dem talking points about Los Angeles verbatim” [39], while others have characterized media coverage of the LA unrest as “mostly peaceful 2.0” [40].

[38] ABC’s Terry Moran suspended after journalist slams Trump, top advisor in since-deleted post, https://www.foxnews.com/media/white-house-fires-back-abcs-terry-moran-journalist-slams-trump-top-advisor-since-deleted-social-media-post

[39] That’s a Good Little Potato: Brian Stelter Recites Dem Talking Points About Los Angeles Verbatim, https://twitchy.com/grateful-calvin/2025/06/08/brian-stelter-there-is-no-emergency-n2413958

[40] ‘Mostly Peaceful’ 2.0: Another Great Moment in Protection Racket Media, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/06/08/mostly-peaceful-20-another-great-moment-in-protection-racket-media-n3803590

4.2 Political Positioning and Opposition

The political opposition is experiencing internal challenges while navigating responses to the Trump administration. Reports indicate the new Democratic National Committee Chair is “already unsure if he wants to lead the party” [41], suggesting leadership instability. Meanwhile, California Congressman Ro Khanna is reportedly advocating for Democrats to “go MAGA” and attempting to recruit Elon Musk [42].

A satirical publication reports that Pope Leo XIV has offered to host peace talks between President Trump and Elon Musk [43]. Some commentators are questioning the Democratic Party’s future electoral prospects given its current policy positions [44].

[41] New DNC Chair Already Unsure If He Wants To Lead Party, https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/08/ken-martin-dnc-david-hogg/

[42] Ro Khanna, the California congressman pushing the Democrats to go Maga and recruit Elon Musk, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/06/08/congressman-pushing-democrats-go-maga-recruit-musk/

[43] Pope Leo XIV offers to host peace talks between Trump and Elon • Genesius Times, https://genesiustimes.com/breaking-pope-leo-xiv-offers-to-host-peace-talks-between-trump-and-elon/

[44] Maybe in 3 years, Trump fatigue sets in and Vance or whoever the nominee can’t overcome it, but I genuinely have no idea how a national party whose primary concern is illegal criminals, supporting Hamas, and advocating boys in girls sports and locker rooms ever wins a national election again., https://x.com/redsteeze/status/1931818905074291112

5.1 Economic Developments

Corporate restructuring continues in the entertainment industry as Disney has reportedly announced massive layoffs affecting hundreds of employees as part of cost-cutting measures [45]. The headline provides no additional context regarding the divisions affected or the financial circumstances driving these cuts.

[45] Deadline Hollywood News: Disney Announces Massive Layoffs, Hundreds Lose Jobs as Company Cuts Costs, /r/Conservative/comments/1l6i26v/deadline_hollywood_news_disney_announces_massive/

A report on drug use patterns across U.S. states in 2025 has been released [46], though specific findings are not detailed in the headline.

Cultural commentators continue to address social cohesion challenges facing the nation. One perspective frames antisemitism as “an early-warning siren for a sickness in society” [47], suggesting that rising antisemitic incidents may indicate broader social problems. Meanwhile, debates over climate science interpretation continue, with critics characterizing certain analyses of polar ice data as “infantile” [48].

[46] Drug Use by State in 2025, https://wallethub.com/edu/drug-use-by-state/35150

[47] ‘Antisemitism is an early-warning siren for a sickness in society’, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/06/08/anti-semitism-is-an-early-warning-siren-for-a-sickness-in-society/

[48] Climate-Obsesseds’ Infantile Reading of Polar Ice, https://co2coalition.org/2025/06/03/climate-obsesseds-infantile-reading-of-polar-ice/