Trump doubles down on National Guard despite Newsom’s opposition: Unbiased Updates, June 10, 2025
The National Guard is patrolling the streets of Los Angeles as protests surge again, with California suing the Trump administration. This morning, unrest spreads across the nation.
Plus, Health Secretary RFK Jr. dissolves the CDC’s entire vaccine panel, raising concerns regarding his motivations and the consequences for public health.
Also, three children went on a weekend trip but did not come back home. This morning, authorities launched a manhunt for their father in the Washington woods, where he is proving to be nearly impossible to catch.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests continue
Military deployments are increasing in Los Angeles as protests over the Trump administration’s immigration policies spread nationwide. About 700 Marines are being deployed to Los Angeles, joining nearly 1,700 National Guard troops already on the ground, and an additional 2,000 Guard members are now being mobilized.
It follows a series of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on Friday, June 6, that resulted in dozens of arrests, igniting backlash and days of escalating fiery protests.
Things escalated when President Donald Trump federalized California’s National Guard, a move the state is now suing to block, accusing him of bypassing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s authority.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Trump is using her city as a political test case
“This should not be happening in our city. It is not warranted. The only thing it does is contribute to chaos. This chaos was started in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, the city was peaceful; on Friday, it was not because of the intervention of the federal government. Again, I don’t think our city should be a test case, a laboratory. We didn’t need the National Guard. Why on earth? What are they going to do? Do you know what the National Guard is doing now? They are guarding two buildings: the federal building here in downtown and the federal building in Westwood. That’s what they’re doing. So they need Marines on top of it? I don’t understand. That’s why I feel like we’re part of an experiment we did not ask to be a part of.”
The operation has fueled protests far beyond California. Demonstrations are now underway in New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Dallas and Louisville, with more expected throughout the week.
On Monday, June 9, activists staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, calling for an immediate end to immigrant raids and mass deportations.
RFK Jr. ousts every member of key CDC vaccine advisory committee
In another controversial move from the Trump administration, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired every member of a key federal vaccine panel. Kennedy announced on Monday, June 9, that he’s “retiring” all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — the group that reviews vaccine data and recommends who should receive which shots and what insurers should cover.
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Kennedy wrote, “Vaccines have become a divisive issue in American politics, but there is one thing all parties can agree on: the U.S. faces a crisis of public trust.”
He added, “A clean sweep is needed to re-establish public confidence in vaccine science.”
Kennedy has long been a prominent vaccine skeptic. It remains unclear who he intends to name as replacements.
Russian overnight attacks in Ukraine leave 2 dead, more than a dozen hurt
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia deployed hundreds of drones and missiles early Tuesday morning, June 10, attacking two Ukrainian cities. This assault resulted in the deaths of two people and wounded at least 13 others.
It follows Russia’s largest attack to date in the three-year war overnight from Sunday, June 8, to Monday, June 9. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Moscow launched over 315 drones and seven missiles during the night.
Regional officials reported that a maternity hospital and residential buildings in the center of the southern city of Odesa sustained damage in the attack, resulting in two fatalities and nine injuries within the city. Additionally, Kyiv’s mayor stated that four people were injured in the assault on the capital.
The attack occurred just hours after Ukraine’s military claimed to have targeted two fighter jets stationed at an airfield 400 miles deep in Russian territory.
Zelenskyy also confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have begun exchanging prisoners of war — which was supposed to take place over the weekend but ultimately did not — marking the first swap since the two nations entered a second round of peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month.
Manhunt for father accused of killing 3 daughters
A manhunt continues for a fugitive father accused of murdering his three daughters near a remote campground in the Pacific Northwest. Newly released photos show Travis Decker with distinct tattoos and a ponytail as federal agents take over the search across rugged terrain in central Washington state.
Searchers discovered Decker’s daughters — 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia — suffocated last week, with their bodies lying just yards from their father’s abandoned truck.
Investigators claimed that plastic bags were found over the victims’ heads, and their wrists showed signs of being zip-tied. Decker, a military veteran with advanced survival training who is also homeless, is believed to be armed and capable of living off the grid for weeks.
His ex-wife became worried when Decker didn’t return the girls or respond after their weekend visit.
Security tightens ahead of military parade celebrating US Army, Trump
The capital is under lockdown this week in preparation for a large military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday. Security measures are being implemented, including the installation of 18 miles of fencing, road closures and the deployment of thousands of federal agents throughout Washington, D.C.
The parade on Saturday, June 14, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of attendees, featuring tanks, aerial displays and robust security measures. The event has been designated a national special security event, triggering one of the largest multi-agency responses since Trump’s second inauguration.
Multiple protests are planned, including a march to the White House organized by the No Kings Movement. Officials said they’re also monitoring potential spillover from the unrest in Los Angeles.
“As far as the First Amendment activity, from a Secret Service perspective, it’s simply people using their right to protest. We’re not going to do anything with that. But if that turns violent or if any laws are broken, that’s when the MPD and the Secret Service will get involved … And that will be handled swiftly.”
On Tuesday, June 10, Trump will speak at Fort Bragg in North Carolina for an event celebrating the Army’s birthday.
Sly Stone from Sly and the Family Stone dies at 82
A farewell to one of the most influential voices of his era, dating back to the days of Woodstock.
Sly Stone, the showman and electrifying frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died. His sound helped define the late ’60s and early ’70s with genre-bending hits like “Everyday People,” “Family Affair” and “Dance to the Music.”
The band started in the Bay Area, mixing funk, rock, soul, jazz and doo-wop into something bold, joyful and unmistakably their own.
They racked up three top 10 hits, sold millions of albums and influenced a generation, including a young Jackson Five, who tried to emulate their style.
Sly Stone, born Sylvester Stewart, was 82.
Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief
