[Tuesday, June 10] US News Headlines from r/politics

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Executive Summary

The federal government and California are engaged in an unprecedented constitutional standoff over military deployment to Los Angeles. President Trump has indicated willingness to invoke the Insurrection Act, while California has filed legal challenges against federal actions. Major administrative restructuring continues despite Elon Musk’s departure from DOGE, with significant changes at CDC and plans to phase out FEMA. The U.S. has formally abandoned pursuit of a Palestinian state, marking a major shift in Middle East policy.

1. Executive Branch Authority and Federal-State Relations

1.1 Presidential Emergency Powers and Military Deployment

President Trump has indicated willingness to invoke extraordinary federal powers in response to civil unrest in Los Angeles, explicitly stating he is “open to invoking the Insurrection Act” [1]. The deployment of National Guard and Marine units carries significant financial implications, with Pentagon officials reporting the operation’s cost at $134 million [2]. Trump has also warned that protesters at military parades will face “very big force” [3], indicating a firm stance toward public demonstrations.

[1] Trump says he is open to invoking the Insurrection Act in response to the LA protests, https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-well-see-if-insurrection-act-needed-amid-protests-los-angeles-2025-06-10/
[2] Trump deployment of National Guard, Marines to LA will cost $134 million: Pentagon official, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/trump-la-marines-protests-guard.html
[3] Trump: Military parade protesters will be met with ‘very big force’, https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5342291-trump-warns-protesters-military-parade/

1.2 Federal-California Constitutional Standoff

Conflict between federal authorities and California has intensified dramatically. House Speaker Mike Johnson employed harsh rhetoric against California Governor Gavin Newsom, stating he should be “tarred and feathered” for defying Trump [1]. The Nation characterizes current federal actions as an “invasion of California” [2]. Governor Newsom has reported deployed troops “have nowhere to sleep and lack supplies” [3], suggesting operational challenges. Trump has publicly supported arresting Newsom over California protests [4], further escalating tensions.

[1] Newsom should be ’tarred and feathered’ for defying Trump, Speaker Johnson says, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/10/mike-johnson-says-newsom-tarred-feathered-defying-trump/84132999007/
[2] The 4-Year Grudge Behind Trump’s Invasion of California, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/ice-protests-january-6/
[3] Troops deployed to LA have nowhere to sleep and lack supplies: Newsom, https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/national-guard-troops-los-angeles-sleeping-floor-newsom-trump
[4] Trump Says Gavin Newsom Should be Arrested Over LA Rioting, https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-says-gavin-newsom-should-be-arrested-over-la-rioting/

1.3 Legal Challenges to Federal Authority

California has mounted formal legal challenges against federal actions. The state has filed a lawsuit challenging what is described as an “unprecedented Federal Seizure Of State National Guard” [1], directly contesting federal authority over state military resources. California has also petitioned the judiciary to “immediately” block military forces from participating in immigration enforcement operations [2]. This constitutional standoff represents a significant test of federal emergency powers versus state sovereignty.

[1] California Sues Trump Over Unprecedented Federal Seizure Of State National Guard, https://www.techdirt.com/2025/06/10/california-sues-trump-over-unprecedented-federal-seizure-of-state-national-guard/
[2] California asks judge to ‘immediately’ block military from joining ICE raids, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/10/california-restraining-order-national-guard-00397401

2. DOGE Transition and Administrative Restructuring

2.1 Musk’s Departure and Organizational Impact

Despite Elon Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ProPublica reports that “more than 100 of His Followers Remain to Implement Trump’s Blueprint” [1]. Recent LA protests have reportedly drawn Musk back toward engagement with President Trump [2], though specific details remain unclear. Some of Musk’s administration allies have reportedly become “targets” [3], suggesting potential internal tensions following his departure.

[1] The DOGE 100: Musk Is Out, But More than 100 of His Followers Remain to Implement Trump’s Blueprint, https://www.propublica.org/article/doge-elon-musk-trump-staffers-tracker-update
[2] LA protests inch Elon Musk back to President Trump, https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/09/media/elon-musk-donald-trump-la-protests
[3] Musk’s administration allies become targets, https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2025/musks-administration-allies-become-targets?utm_campaign=semaforreddit

2.2 Agency Reforms and Personnel Changes

Major structural changes are occurring across multiple federal agencies. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly “Fires Every Vaccine Expert on CDC Panel” [1]. President Trump has announced plans for a “FEMA Phaseout to Begin After Hurricane Season” [2], though details on replacement emergency management structures are not provided. The administration faces scrutiny regarding appointments, with the Associated Press publishing an investigation into “the business interests of Trump’s surgeon general pick” [3].

[1] Get Ready to Die of a Preventable Disease: RFK Jr. Fires Every Vaccine Expert on CDC Panel, https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/rfk-jr-fires-every-vaccine-expert-on-cdc-panel
[2] Trump Says FEMA Phaseout to Begin After Hurricane Season, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/trump-says-fema-phaseout-to-begin-after-hurricane-season-mbqu8je1
[3] Takeaways from AP’s report on the business interests of Trump’s surgeon general pick, https://apnews.com/article/surgeon-general-trump-casey-means-affiliate-conflicts-b0b774dbbb6ea0b5b4bdd0f9f78fbfd5

3. National Security and Foreign Policy

3.1 Middle East Policy Shift

The United States has altered its longstanding position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The U.S. ambassador to Israel has formally declared that the United States is “no longer pursuing goal of independent Palestinian state” [1]. This represents a fundamental shift from decades of American foreign policy, which has consistently advocated for a two-state solution.

[1] US ambassador to Israel says US no longer pursuing goal of independent Palestinian state, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/10/mike-huckabee-independent-palestinian-state

3.2 Diplomatic Initiatives and International Engagement

International relations face potential realignments under current policies. The Wall Street Journal raises questions about U.S.-India relations with the headline “Will Trump lose India?” [1]. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has claimed that the U.S. is “diverting 20,000 missiles promised for Ukraine to the Middle East” [2], indicating potential shifts in military aid priorities. China’s control of rare earth metals, particularly samarium used in military applications, poses strategic challenges according to The New York Times [3].

[1] Will Trump lose India?, https://www.wsj.com/opinion/will-trump-lose-india-alienating-allies-when-he-doesnt-need-to-4398709c?st=PVQG7Y
[2] Zelenskyy: US diverting 20,000 missiles promised for Ukraine to the Middle East, https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/zelenskyy-us-moved-20000-missiles-fight-drones-ukraine/story?id=122662585
[3] China’s Grip on an Obscure Rare Earth Metal Threatens the West’s Militaries, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/business/china-rare-earth-samarium-fighter-jets.html

4. Immigration and Border Enforcement

4.1 Detention Policies and Operations

The Trump administration has developed plans for a significant shift in migrant detention practices. According to Politico, the administration intends to “send thousands of migrants to Guantanamo starting as soon as this week” [1]. The administration has also implemented a new travel ban that The Nation warns against normalizing [2]. In an unusual development, Politico reports on television personality Dr. Phil McGraw’s repeated presence at Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations [3].

[1] Trump team plans to send thousands of migrants to Guantanamo starting as soon as this week, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/10/trump-plans-migrants-guantanamo-bay-00396673
[2] Don’t Let Trump Desensitize You to the Horrors of His Latest Travel Ban, https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-muslim-african-ban/
[3] Why Does Dr. Phil Keep Showing Up at ICE Raids?, https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/09/dr-phil-ice-immigration-00395344

5. Economic and Fiscal Policy

5.1 Budget Legislation and Congressional Negotiations

Budget negotiations remain contentious as the administration’s spending reduction targets face resistance in Congress. The “Beautiful Bill” legislation has drawn criticism, with Esquire reporting “A U.S. Archbishop Shreds Trump’s Budget Bill: ‘The Cruelty of This Bill Is Historic’” [1]. The bill reportedly includes provisions that would “give babies $1K” through “Trump accounts” [2] while potentially “decimating” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [3], raising concerns about food security impacts.

[1] A U.S. Archbishop Shreds Trump’s Budget Bill: “The Cruelty of This Bill Is Historic”, https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a65015087/catholic-archbishop-opposes-trump-big-beautiful-bill/
[2] ‘Trump accounts’ would give babies $1K in GOP budget bill, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/09/trump-accounts-babies-thousand-dollars/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit.com
[3] Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could decimate SNAP. Food pantries say people will go hungry, https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2025/06/10/trump-bill-could-lead-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-ohioans-going-hungry-snap-big-beautiful-bill-food/84030111007/

5.2 Trade, Tariffs and Economic Impact

Economic policies are having tangible impacts on consumer services and industrial development. The Wall Street Journal reports that “Free Shipping” has become “The Latest Casualty of the Tariff War” [1], suggesting import duties are affecting retail practices beyond product prices. Another Wall Street Journal article reveals “Lawmakers Traded Stocks Heavily as Trump Rolled Out ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs” [2], raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The New York Times reports that despite general opposition to Trump’s policy bill, Democrats “Love Some of Its Tax Cuts” [3], indicating areas of potential bipartisan agreement.

[1] The Latest Casualty of the Tariff War: Free Shipping, https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-latest-casualty-of-the-tariff-war-free-shipping-e4b9740b
[2] Lawmakers Traded Stocks Heavily as Trump Rolled Out ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-tariffs-congress-stock-trades-4610ff90
[3] Democrats Hate Trump’s Policy Bill, but Love Some of Its Tax Cuts - There’s an undercurrent of Democratic support for elements of President Trump’s tax agenda, a dynamic that Republicans are trying to exploit as they make the case for enactment of their sprawling domestic legislation., https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/us/politics/democrats-trump-tax-cuts.html

6. Political Dynamics and Governance

6.1 Congressional Actions and Party Positioning

Unusual political alignments have emerged across the political spectrum. Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rashida Tlaib both voted “present” on a congressional resolution condemning antisemitic attacks [1]. Senator John Fetterman has criticized what he described as “anarchy” in Los Angeles, arguing Democrats “forfeit ‘moral high ground’ by failing to decry violence” [2], positioning himself distinctly from many in his party. New polling shows “a Cuomo-Mamdani face-off in a tightening New York mayoral race” [3], highlighting evolving local political dynamics.

[1] Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rashida Tlaib vote ‘present’ on resolution to condemn antisemitic attacks, https://forward.com/fast-forward/726619/marjorie-taylor-greene-and-rashida-tlaib-vote-present-on-resolution-to-condemn-antisemitic-attacks/
[2] Fetterman calls out ‘anarchy’ in LA, noting that Dems forfeit ‘moral high ground’ by failing to decry violence, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fetterman-calls-out-anarchy-la-noting-dems-forfeit-moral-high-ground-failing-decry-violence
[3] New polls show a Cuomo-Mamdani face-off in a tightening New York mayoral race, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/09/cuomo-mamdani-in-nyc-mayoral-race-00395013

7. Justice and Civil Liberties

7.1 Federal Investigations and Legal Proceedings

Legal challenges to executive actions continue on multiple fronts. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has warned that “the Supreme Court is manipulating the rules to benefit Trump” [1], suggesting concerns about judicial impartiality. Questions have emerged regarding President Trump’s physical condition, with Latin Times reporting on observations of “Lumps in Trump’s Pants” that have led to “Speculation of ‘Leg Braces’” [2], though the report appears speculative.

[1] Justice Jackson warns the Supreme Court is manipulating the rules to benefit Trump, https://www.vox.com/scotus/416073/supreme-court-justice-ketanji-brown-jackson-shadow-docket-trump
[2] Lumps in Trump’s Pants Revive Health Concerns as Speculation of ‘Leg Braces’ Grows Days After Tumbling Up Stairs, https://www.latintimes.com/lumps-trumps-pants-revive-health-concerns-speculation-leg-braces-grows-days-after-tumbling-584705

7.2 Civil Liberties and Social Policy

Debates over protest rights and government response to demonstrations have intensified. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has taken a position that “Criminalizing Masks at Protests is Wrong” [1]. The New Republic has characterized “The Los Angeles Protests” as “an Act of Self-Defense” [2]. In education policy, LGBTQ Nation reports on Republican-led initiatives to introduce biblical content into classrooms [3], while NPR details “All the ways the Trump administration is going after colleges and universities” [4].

[1] Criminalizing Masks at Protests is Wrong, https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/criminalizing-masks-protests-wrong
[2] The Los Angeles Protests Are an Act of Self-Defense, https://newrepublic.com/article/196328/los-angeles-protests-act-self-defense
[3] The GOP is forcing the 10 Commandments on kids. Here’s what classrooms really need on their walls. Students don’t deserve to have religion forced upon them; they deserve the space to explore what it means to be good human beings., https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/06/the-gop-is-forcing-the-10-commandments-on-kids-heres-what-classrooms-really-need-on-their-walls/
[4] All the ways the Trump administration is going after colleges and universities, https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5424450/ways-trump-administration-is-going-after-colleges