Tensions Rise in LA as Trump Boosts Military Presence Amid Protests
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President Trump could potentially expand the powers of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles by invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow them to take more aggressive actions in managing protests, beyond the current legal limitations.
- Trump could give National Guard, Marines more power in L.A. Here’s how. The Washington Post
- Bass declares local emergency, institutes curfew in downtown Los Angeles KTLA
- Owners of damaged downtown L.A. businesses still support the protesters, just not the 'hoodlums' Los Angeles Times
- LA protesters and police in standoff as Trump doubles National Guard deployment CNN
- National Guard, Marines deployed to LA come with hefty price tag The Hill
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