Protests continue in Los Angeles as Marines make their first temporary detention amid growing tensions. Authorities remain on high alert as demonstrations unfold across the city. Updates to follow.
Day: August 5, 2025
US troops have been deployed on the ground in Los Angeles to assist immigration enforcement, the Department of Defense confirmed. The operation aims to support local authorities amid rising immigration challenges, ABC News reports.
Former President Trump has criticized California’s law banning the “forced outing” of students’ gender identities to parents, calling it an attack on parental rights. The measure aims to protect student privacy in schools.
On Feb. 14, 1929, Chicago witnessed the brutal St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Seven men linked to rival gangs were gunned down, highlighting the deadly turf wars of Prohibition-era organized crime.
Immigration raids in Los Angeles target small business owners, sparking widespread fear and disruption. Affected entrepreneurs describe the impact as “worse than COVID,” highlighting deep economic and emotional tolls.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Trump, KTLA reports. The visit celebrates the team’s recent achievements and honors their championship success.
Three L.A. County sheriff’s deputies were killed in a deadly explosion. Authorities have identified the victims and are now searching a Santa Monica apartment as part of the ongoing investigation, seeking answers.