Unrest in L.A.: 3 Essential Reads

The National Guard has clashed with protesters. What's happening. And what it all means.

John L. Micek

Jun 08, 2025

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Good Sunday evening, all.

The situation in Los Angeles continues to evolve. The latest, as of 6 p.m. EDT, via The Associated Press:

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Tear gas was fired at protesters in Los Angeles on Sunday when some demonstrators moved close to National Guard troops and shouted insults at them, hours after President Donald Trump’s extraordinary deploy…

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