[Thursday, June 12] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Civil Unrest & Federal Response

1.1 Federal Intervention in Los Angeles

President Trump has federalized the National Guard in response to riots in Los Angeles, with Fox News reporting this action sends “a clear message” that the current administration’s approach differs from that of 2020 [1]. The FBI has moved swiftly against alleged riot facilitators, arresting a “riot supplier” on conspiracy charges [2] and detaining an alleged riot leader who was documented distributing “Bionic Shield” face masks to protesters [3].

California authorities have shifted their approach to addressing looting during the ongoing unrest, with Fox News reporting looters now face “hard-charging consequences” following what the outlet characterizes as the state abandoning a “soft-on-crime approach” [4]. Reports indicate Florida has implemented stricter regulations regarding protesters surrounding vehicles compared to California [5].

References - 1.1 Federal Intervention in Los Angeles
[1] Trump sends clear message federalizing National Guard for LA riots: This is not 2020, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-sends-clear-message-federalizing-national-guard-la-riots-not-2020
[2] BREAKING: FBI Arrests Riot Supplier, Charges Conspiracy, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/06/12/breaking-fbi-arrests-riot-supplier-charges-conspiracy-n3803719
[3] FBI busts alleged LA riot leader who was filmed helping to distribute ‘Bionic Shield’ face masks to protesters, https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/us-news/fbi-busts-alleged-la-riot-leader-who-was-filmed-handing-out-bionic-shield-face-masks-to-protesters/
[4] California looters now face ‘hard-charging’ consequences after blue state abandoned soft-on-crime approach, https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-looters-now-face-hard-charging-consequences-after-blue-state-abandoned-its-soft-on-crime-approach
[5] Florida is not playing with its rules on mobs surrounding your car. Take notes, Cali., https://x.com/rubinreportshow/status/1932956095133479018?s=46&t=eWhREji71-GILA9-yU41oQ

1.2 Political Reactions to Civil Unrest

The unrest has prompted sharply contrasting political characterizations. City Journal argues the protests are “not organic” but rather “organized” [1], while Hot Air explicitly states “This Really Does Qualify as an Insurrection” [2]. Professor Alan Dershowitz has supported Trump’s decision to “prevent the spread of coordinated riots” [3].

A controversial analysis published by Tablet Magazine claims “Democratic operatives are using orchestrated street violence to fracture the military leadership and destabilize the Trump presidency—again” [4]. In a related report, Representative Ted Lieu has reportedly encouraged California National Guard members not to serve in Los Angeles, an action characterized as encouraging “mutiny” [5]. RedState criticizes what it terms the “Unending Sophistry of Leftists Gaslighting About the ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Riots” [6].

Reports indicate “No Kings” protests have appeared across various state and city subreddits [7], though the headlines provide no details regarding the nature, scope, or objectives of these demonstrations.

References - 1.2 Political Reactions to Civil Unrest
[1] L.A. “Protest” Is not Organic—It’s Organized, https://www.city-journal.org/article/los-angeles-immigration-protests-riots-civil-terrorism
[2] This Really Does Qualify as an Insurrection, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/06/12/this-really-does-qualify-as-an-insurrection-n3803697
[3] Trump is right in preventing the spread of coordinated riots - Professor Alan Dershowitz., /r/Conservative/comments/1l9794y/trump_is_right_in_preventing_the_spread_of/
[4] The Fire This Time — Democratic operatives are using orchestrated street violence to fracture the military leadership and destabilize the Trump presidency—again, https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/fire-this-time-military-trump-presidency
[5] Ted Lieu Encourages California National Guardsmen to Mutiny Rather Than Serve in Los Angeles, https://redstate.com/streiff/2025/06/12/ted-lieu-encourages-california-national-guardsmen-to-mutiny-n2190404
[6] Unending Sophistry of Leftists Gaslighting About the ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Riots, https://redstate.com/jimthompson/2025/06/11/unending-sophistry-of-leftists-gaslighting-that-la-rioters-were-mostly-peaceful-n2190373
[7] Anyone being bombarded with “No Kings” protests from different state/city subs?, /r/Conservative/comments/1l9v30h/anyone_being_bombarded_with_no_kings_protests/

2. Immigration & Border Enforcement

2.1 ICE Operations Intensify Amid Political Backlash

Federal immigration authorities have launched operations targeting what they describe as the “worst of the worst illegal alien criminals” during Los Angeles riots [1]. The administration’s approach has provoked fierce resistance from Democratic officials nationwide. Chicago’s mayor characterized ICE raids as “terrorism,” comparing the current administration to a scenario where “the Confederacy won” [2]. A California Democrat similarly labeled these operations “domestic terrorism” [3], while another Democratic representative compared ICE agents to the Gestapo and declared “I’m fighting today’s Nazis!” [4].

DHS reports ICE has arrested an “Illegal Alien” in connection with a “Molotov Cocktail Attack on Law Enforcement” [5]. In a separate incident, ICE officers were reportedly “assaulted by illegal immigrant during Nebraska meat plant raid” according to DHS [6]. The Telegraph quotes an unnamed “Trump’s border tsar” stating “We’ll flood liberal cities with ICE raids” [7]. The Department of Justice has directly challenged state-level sanctuary protections by filing suit against New York over a law preventing ICE from conducting arrests at courthouses [8].

References - 2.1 ICE Operations Intensify Amid Political Backlash
[1] Here Are Some ‘Worst of the Worst’ Illegal Alien Criminals Arrested During LA Riots, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/06/12/meet-11-violent-illegal-alien-criminals-arrested-far-during-las-overwhelmingly-peaceful-riots/
[2] Chicago mayor calls ICE raids ’terrorism,’ says Trump’s America appears as ‘if the Confederacy won’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-mayor-calls-ice-raids-terrorism
[3] California Democrat Says ICE Raids Are ‘Domestic Terrorism’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/california-democrat-says-ice-raids-are-domestic-terrorism
[4] Dem Rep Loses Mind Over ‘Gestapo’ ICE Agents: ‘I’m Fighting Today’s Nazis!’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/dem-rep-loses-mind-over-gestapo-ice-agents-im-fighting-todays-nazis
[5] ICE Arrests Illegal Alien for Molotov Cocktail Attack on Law Enforcement Caught on Video, https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/11/ice-arrests-illegal-alien-molotov-cocktail-attack-law-enforcement-caught-video
[6] ICE officers assaulted by illegal immigrant during Nebraska meat plant raid: DHS, https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-officers-assaulted-during-raid-nabbed-70-illegal-immigrants-meat-plant-dhs
[7] Trump’s border tsar: We’ll flood liberal cities with ICE raids, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/06/12/tom-homan-we-will-flood-liberal-cities-with-ice-raids/
[8] DOJ sues New York over ‘sanctuary’ law blocking ICE arrests at courthouses, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3439951/doj-sues-new-york-over-sanctuary-law/

2.2 Deportation Policies and Legal Challenges

The Trump administration has secured an agreement with an unnamed European nation to temporarily host immigrants deported from the United States, according to Fox News [1]. This represents a significant development in international cooperation on migration management, though the headline does not specify which European country has agreed to this arrangement.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, connected to protests at Columbia University. Fox News reports the judge “sided with Mahmoud Khalil” and “halts Trump administration’s deportation bid” [2]. Townhall provides additional context, identifying Khalil as a “Pro-Hamas Activist” and noting the ruling prevents both deportation and detention [3]. Khalil was subsequently released on a $1 bond [4].

In a separate incident, a Canadian father and son have pleaded guilty to illegally crossing the U.S. border at Derby Line, according to the Newport Dispatch [5].

References - 2.2 Deportation Policies and Legal Challenges
[1] European nation agrees to ’temporarily’ host deported immigrants from US amid Trump push, https://www.foxnews.com/world/european-nation-agrees-temporarily-host-deported-immigrants-from-us-amid-trump-push
[2] Federal judge sides with Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration’s deportation bid, https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-sides-anti-israel-ringleader-mahmoud-khalil-halts-trump-administrations-deportation-bid
[3] U.S. District Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Deport or Detain Pro-Hamas Activist Mahmoud Khalil, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/06/11/us-district-judge-rules-trump-administration-cannot-deport-or-detain-pro-hamas-activist-mahmoud-khalil-n2658654
[4] Anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil posts $1 bond after federal judge rules Trump admin can’t detain him, https://www.foxnews.com/us/anti-israel-ringleader-mahmoud-khalil-posts-1-bond-after-federal-judge-rules-trump-admin-cant-detain-him
[5] Canadian father and son plead guilty to illegal border crossing in Derby Line, https://www.newportdispatch.com/2025/06/09/father-and-son-plead-guilty-to-illegal-border-crossing-in-derby-line/

3. Federal-State Power Struggles

3.1 Trump Administration Overrides California Environmental Policies

President Trump has directly intervened in California’s environmental regulations, signing a measure blocking the state’s electric car mandate and gas car ban [1, 2]. The Daily Wire reports he plans to “Slash California’s Far-Reaching EV Mandates: ‘Never Achievable’” [3]. This action represents a significant federal intervention in state-level environmental regulations.

California’s governance under Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism from multiple sources. One headline claims they have “destroyed America’s Golden State” [4], while another accuses Newsom of “constitutional malpractice” [5]. A report suggests Newsom is facing deteriorating poll numbers, describing the situation as “D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R” and claiming this explains why he’s “losing his mind on X” [6].

Representative Elise Stefanik’s exchange with Governor Kathy Hochul over New York’s sanctuary policies reportedly left Hochul “stammering” [7]. The Free Press has published an analysis claiming Gavin Newsom “will never be president” [8].

References - 3.1 Trump Administration Overrides California Environmental Policies
[1] Trump Officially Nixes California’s Electric Car Mandate, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2025/06/12/trump-to-officially-nix-californias-electric-car-mandate-n2658669
[2] Trump Signs Measure Blocking Calif.’s Gas Car Ban, https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/california-gavin-newsom/2025/06/12/id/1214667/
[3] Trump To Slash California’s Far-Reaching EV Mandates: ‘Never Achievable’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-to-slash-californias-far-reaching-ev-mandates-never-achievable
[4] Democrats Newsom and Bass have destroyed America’s Golden State, https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/opinion/democrats-newsom-and-bass-have-destroyed-americas-golden-state/
[5] Governor Newsom Is Committing Constitutional Malpractice, https://www.civitasinstitute.org/research/governor-newsom-is-committing-constitutional-malpractice
[6] No WONDER He’s Losing His Mind on X! New California Poll Spells D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R for Gavin Newsom, https://twitchy.com/samj/2025/06/12/new-newsom-poll-disaster-for-gav-n2414152
[7] Hoo Boy: Elise Stefanik Ends Gov. Hochul Over Sanctuary States, Leaves Her Stammering, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/06/12/watch-elise-stefanik-ends-gov-hochul-n2190388
[8] Why Gavin Newsom Will Never Be President, https://www.thefp.com/p/why-gavin-newsom-will-never-be-president?

4. Congressional & Political Developments

4.1 DOGE Budget Cuts and Congressional Confrontations

The House has passed significant budget cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), specifically targeting foreign aid, NPR, and PBS [1]. This legislation represents a major victory for the administration’s cost-cutting agenda. Secretary of State Rubio has reportedly implemented workforce cuts at USAID despite a Clinton-appointed judge blocking such reductions [2].

Multiple confrontational incidents have erupted between lawmakers and officials. A Democratic senator was forcibly removed after reportedly “crashing” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference [3]. A Democratic lawmaker told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “get the hell out” [4], while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wielded an Elmo puppet on the House floor in an apparent attempt to block PBS funding cuts [5].

Representative John Mannion allegedly directed a profane tirade at Representative Mike Lawler during a House floor exchange, reportedly telling him to “get some f*cking balls” [6]. The Democratic National Committee faces internal turmoil as David Hogg has been removed from his position as DNC vice chair, reportedly connected to DNC diversity rules [7, 8].

References - 4.1 DOGE Budget Cuts and Congressional Confrontations
[1] House Passes DOGE Cuts Targeting Foreign Aid, NPR, And PBS, https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-passes-doge-cuts-targeting-foreign-aid-npr-and-pbs
[2] Clinton judge blocked workforce cuts — yet Rubio just proved with USAID that where there’s a will, there’s a way, https://www.theblaze.com/news/clinton-judge-blocked-workforce-cuts-yet-rubio-just-proved-with-usaid-workers-that-where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way
[3] Democrat senator forcibly removed after crashing DHS Secretary Noem’s press conference, https://www.foxnews.com/us/democrat-senator-forcibly-removed-after-crashing-dhs-secretary-noems-press-conference
[4] Democrat erupts at Defense Secretary Hegseth: ‘You should get the hell out’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-dem-tells-hegseth-hes-embarrassment-us-should-get-hell-out-dod
[5] Elmo-Wielding Hakeem Jeffries Hits House Floor Attempting To Stop GOP From Scrapping PBS Funding, https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/12/elmo-wielding-hakeem-jeffries-house-floor-attempting-to-stop-gop-scraping-pbs-funding/
[6] ‘Get Some F*cking Balls’: John Mannion Goes On Profane Tirade Against Mike Lawler On House Floor, https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/12/dem-rep-profane-tirade-against-gop-colleague-house-floor/
[7] Embattled DNC vice chair decides not to run after diversity re-vote called, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/david-hogg-may-lose-dnc-vice-chair-role-after-committee-votes-hold-new-election
[8] DEI Claims Another Scalp: DNC Diversity Rules Oust David Hogg, https://www.dailywire.com/news/dei-claims-another-scalp-dnc-diversity-rules-oust-david-hogg

5. International Relations & Security

5.1 Middle East Conflict and Iranian Nuclear Crisis

Breitbart reports Hamas has attacked a bus carrying workers from an American aid group in Gaza, resulting in five deaths and the possibility of hostages being taken [1]. This represents a direct attack on U.S.-affiliated humanitarian operations in the region.

U.S.-Iran relations have deteriorated as both countries prepare for a sixth round of nuclear negotiations [2]. The diplomatic situation has become more precarious with Iran reportedly declared “in breach” of its non-proliferation duties [3]. Multiple reports suggest Israel may be preparing military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities [4, 5], with Townhall reporting on speculation about whether “Israel Will Attack Iran” amid increasing tensions throughout the Middle East [6].

Denmark has approved the establishment of U.S. military bases on Danish soil, according to a report that also mentions President Trump’s interest in Greenland [7]. This represents a significant expansion of U.S. military presence in the Nordic region, though the headline provides no details about the number, type, or specific locations of the approved bases.

References - 5.1 Middle East Conflict and Iranian Nuclear Crisis
[1] Hamas Attacks Bus of Workers from American Aid Group in Gaza; 5 Deaths; Hostages Possible, https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/06/11/hamas-attacks-ghf-gaza/
[2] US-Iran tensions rise ahead of sixth round of nuclear negotiations, https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-warns-israel-strike-iran-could-happen-amid-middle-east-evacuation-nuclear-negotiations
[3] Upping the Ante: Iran Declared ‘In Breach’ of Non-Proliferation Duties, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/06/12/upping-the-ante-iran-declared-in-breach-of-non-proliferation-duties-n3803710
[4] Israel Reportedly Gears Up To Bomb Iran, https://dailycaller.com/2025/06/12/israel-reportedly-gears-up-to-bomb-iran/
[5] Is Israel About to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Facilities?, https://www.thefp.com/p/is-israel-about-to-strike-iran-nukes-trump-obama-netanyahu
[6] Will Israel Attack Iran? Tensions Increase in the Middle East, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/06/11/tensions-increase-in-the-middle-east-n2658656
[7] Denmark approves US military bases on Danish soil as Trump eyes Greenland, /r/Conservative/comments/1l9kef2/denmark_approves_us_military_bases_on_danish_soil/

6. Media Coverage & National Identity Debates

6.1 Media Portrayal of Civil Unrest

Conservative commentators have criticized mainstream media coverage of the Los Angeles riots. Fox News host Greg Gutfeld reportedly identified a “Disturbing Trend In Their LA Riots Coverage” [1]. Breitbart reports that some media outlets have defended “Mexican Flag Being Flown at L.A. Riots” by characterizing it as “‘Tradition’” and “‘Diversity’” [2]. The Babylon Bee, a satirical publication, reports “CNN Reports Peaceful Night In L.A. As Majority Of Cars Not On Fire” [3].

Just The News reports that participants in the Los Angeles riots and their supporters are “invoking Mexico’s past ownership of much of the western United States to claim a heritage and tie to the land that predates American ownership” [4]. The headline further poses the question “Is California becoming America’s ‘Palestine’?”, drawing a parallel between territorial disputes and historical land ownership changes.

References - 6.1 Media Portrayal of Civil Unrest
[1] Greg Gutfeld Owns Legacy Media After Noticing Disturbing Trend In Their LA Riots Coverage, https://redstate.com/katie-jerkovich/2025/06/11/greg-gutfeld-owns-legacy-media-after-noticing-disturbing-trend-in-their-la-riots-coverage-n2190370
[2] Media Defend Mexican Flag Being Flown at L.A. Riots: ‘Tradition’; ‘Diversity’, https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2025/06/12/media-defend-mexican-flag-being-flown-at-l-a-riots-tradition-diversity/
[3] CNN Reports Peaceful Night In L.A. As Majority Of Cars Not On Fire, https://babylonbee.com/news/cnn-reports-peaceful-evening-in-la-as-majority-of-cars-not-on-fire
[4] Rioters and supporters are invoking Mexico’s past ownership of much of the western United States to claim a heritage and tie to the land that predates American ownership. Is California becoming America’s “Palestine”?, https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/aztlan-reconquista-mexican-nationalism-drives-support-la-riots