Olivia Rodrigo is using her voice to stand up for the community she calls home. The pop star and activist spoke out this week as anti-ICE protests erupted across Los Angeles following a series of immigration raids that have rocked Latino communities.

Trump, who has defended his decision to federalize the California National Guard, has pushed back on Newsom’s assertions, calling the governor “incompetent” and “Newscum.” Trump has characterized the Los Angeles protests as violent and potentially dangerous for ICE law enforcement to carry out their duties.

Amid unrest in California, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee pressed the governors of three blue states on their immigration policies in an acrimonious eight-hour hearing that often veered off course.

The Trump v California governor battle is likely to cement or undermine long-term public support for one of them. It’s not yet clear which.

The divergent approaches taken by California and Texas’ governors shows how the two parties are trying to navigate national politics and the role of executive power.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) maintained a cooperative stance with President Donald Trump, seeking federal assistance to

Texas leaders have taken a split stance on the forceful removal of California Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference held by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, June 12.

President Trump's deployment of the California National Guard in LA, bypassing the governor and criticized by local officials, raises concerns about state autonomy and potential escalation of conflict.