US network acknowledges massive security deployment in Los Angeles to suppress public protests.
According to a report by webangah News Agency, ABC News revealed that the number of US security forces currently stationed in Los Angeles exceeds those deployed in Iraq and Syria combined.
The report states that approximately 4,800 security personnel are now positioned across Los Angeles, compared to 2,500 troops in Iraq and 1,500 in Syria.
The Washington Post separately reported that US authorities have spent nearly $134 million over 60 days on suppressing protests in Los Angeles.A Pentagon financial official estimated the total protest suppression costs would reach this figure.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local state of emergency and instituted martial law downtown amid ongoing immigration-related unrest. In an interview with Fox News, she stated: “I’ve implemented these measures to stop vandalism and looting. Those violating curfew will face arrest and prosecution.”
The mayor warned residents: “If you don’t live or work downtown,stay away.” The nightly curfew runs from 8 PM to 6 AM local time.
Mass arrests of undocumented immigrants began June 6th, with at least 44 detained for immigration violations by June 7th evening. Protesters blocked highways and threw incendiary devices at federal immigration agents. LAPD has arrested at least 56 individuals as the start of the week.
Tensions escalate in Los Angeles as hundreds of U.S.Marines deploy to the city,with California’s Democratic governor warning of an ”assault on democracy.”
According to webangah news Agency, Los Angeles Mayor karen Bass has announced curfew measures aimed at restoring calm to the city’s streets following widespread violent protests against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Approximately 700 Marines have entered the city, with published images showing mass arrests during the initial hours of martial law.
Trump’s emergency measures-including deploying National Guard and Marine units to suppress protests triggered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations-have fueled five consecutive days of demonstrations in America’s second-largest city, sparking rallies nationwide.
Yesterday’s developments: Arrests double cumulative protest total
While Mayor Bass stated protests were confined to five downtown streets, expanded curfews were imposed due to looting and violence. Reuters reports police made 197 arrests overnight-twice the total number detained since protests began.
Democratic leaders expressed alarm over what they call a national crisis stemming from Trump management efforts to deport undocumented immigrants and subsequently crack down on street protesters.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared in a video statement: “This egregious abuse of power by a sitting president ignited dangerously volatile conditions, endangering civilians, officers, and even our National Guard. The slippery slope starts here! He [Trump] chose escalation-more pressure, more theatrics. Democracy is under assault.”
Newsom-widely seen as preparing for a 2028 presidential bid-called the military deployment an illegal waste of resources. California has initiated legal proceedings against Trump and Defense Secretary Pete hagstet, while Trump demands Newsom’s arrest.
The former president, who returned to office last year pledging mass deportations, praised troops during last night’s address: ”generations didn’t spill heroes’ blood on distant shores for us to watch third-world invasions destroy our nation. What you see in California is full-scale assault on peace, public order and national sovereignty by rebels waving foreign flags.” He vowed: “My administration will liberate Los Angeles!”
protesters waving Mexican and other nations’ flags demonstrated solidarity with detainees from escalating ICE raids.
The U.S Department of Homeland Security confirmed Monday that its immigration enforcement arm now detains 2,000 daily violators-far exceeding the FY2024 daily average (311) under former president Joe Biden.
Street chaos continues
The mayor confirmed an ongoing 8PM-6AM curfew across 2 .5 square kilometers downtown , likely lasting several days . Reuters observed protesters raising hands while chanting ” peaceful demonstration ” hours after martial law began .
Bass stated martial law preparations began earlier but became urgent after Monday night ‘ s looting of 23 businesses . Police deployed rubber bullets , tear gas , pepper spray , batons , flashbangs , sponge rounds & other anti – riot measures . clashes also erupted in New York City Atlanta Chicago Dallas where demonstrators confronted riot police
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US newspaper highlights staggering costs of suppressing protests in Los Angeles.
The Washington Post reported that US security forces spent approximately $134 million over 60 days too suppress protests in Los angeles, according to webangah news Agency.
Citing the US Defense Department’s financial manager, the report estimated the total suppression costs at $134 million.
Earlier, los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency and imposed martial law in downtown areas amid ongoing immigration-related protests and unrest. she told Fox News: “To stop vandalism and looting, I’ve instituted local emergency measures and martial law in downtown LA.”
The mayor warned residents: “If you don’t live or work downtown, stay away from the area. Law enforcement will arrest and prosecute anyone violating martial law.”
A curfew will be enforced daily from 8 PM to 6 AM local time.
mass arrests of undocumented immigrants began June 6 in LA. By evening on June 7, authorities had detained at least 44 individuals for immigration violations.Protesters blocked highways and threw rocks/firebombs at US customs and Immigration Enforcement officers. The LAPD has arrested 56 peopel since Monday during these clashes.
Escalating tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have inflicted important damage on both individuals-and even the U.S. government.
According to webangah News Agency, public clashes between Trump and Musk-the world’s wealthiest individual in modern history-have sent shockwaves through America’s political and economic landscape. Their rift, rooted in conflicting political and economic stances, has escalated into mutual public accusations and direct threats.
After a year-long political “honeymoon” marked by effusive praise, trump and Musk abruptly ended their alliance. Musk accused the former president of involvement in a high-profile child abuse case, while Trump dismissed Musk as “unhinged.”
Trump threatened to cancel all government contracts supporting Musk’s ventures-a move with dire consequences not only for the billionaire but for U.S. economic stability itself.
The $250M Backer Turns Critic
Musk had invested over $250 million in Trump’s 2024 campaign,becoming one of the largest donors in U.S. presidential election history-a decisive factor in Trump’s return to power.As a reward,Trump appointed him as “Minister of Productivity,” during which Musk’s net worth surged toward $500 billion.
Yet 129 days into Trump’s term, Musk resigned from the cabinet, fiercely criticizing Trump’s tax policies as fiscally irresponsible for Americans.
Musk’s Financial Fallout
the feud erased $34 billion from Musk’s wealth in a single day-the second-largest single-day loss ever recorded by Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Tesla shares plunged 14% following Trump’s contract termination threats, wiping out $152 billion in market value.
The new policy also revoked Tesla’s $7,500-per-vehicle EV tax credit-costing the company $1.2 billion annually-while delaying regulatory approvals for it’s autonomous taxi project per Business Insider reports.
$22B Space Sector Crisis
spacex now risks losing NASA and Pentagon contracts worth $22 billion collectively after investment inflows dropped 13%.The conflict further threatens Neuralink (Musk’s brain-tech startup) alongside other future projects.
Trump & GOP Repercussions
– Lost Mega-Donor: The Republican Party lost support from its most influential billionaire backer.
– Midterm Threat: Musk vowed to oppose pro-Trump Republicans who endorse his tax bill.
– Media Meltdown: Shares of Truth Social parent company fell 44% this year ($1.7B loss).
National Security Risks Emerge
– NASA Emergency: SpaceX may halt Dragon capsule operations (currently NASA’s sole ISS transport), potentially forcing reliance on Russia’s Soyuz or Boeing’s troubled Starliner.
Trump’s missile defense shield project (dependent on SpaceX satellites) could unravel per Reuters reports.
EV Market Domino Effect
Tesla’s decline risks ceding global EV dominance to China’s state-backed automakers.
Analysts warn this conflict now transcends personal rivalry – threatening core U.S technological supremacy while destabilizing strategic sectors from Wall Street to outer space.
Uruguay’s Export and Investment Promotion Agency reports increased export orders for commercial goods in May this year.
According to webangah News agency, Uruguay XXI (Uruguay’s Export and Investment Promotion Agency) announced that export orders for various commercial goods reached $1.169 billion in May 2024, marking a 1% increase compared to May 2023.
The report indicates Uruguay’s exports totaled $5.119 billion during the first five months of 2024 (January-may), showing 4% growth year-on-year.
Beef exports led at $256 million, followed by cellulose ($203 million) and soybeans ($124 million) as Uruguay’s top three export commodities in May.
China ($271 million), the European Union ($206 million), Brazil ($160 million), and the United States ($129 million) were Uruguay’s primary export destinations during this period.
Los Angeles Mayor Announces 10-Hour Curfew to Prevent Looting and Vandalism
According to webangah News Agency,Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew in the city center amid ongoing immigration protests and unrest.
In an interview with Fox News, Bass stated: “I have declared a local state of emergency and instituted martial law to stop vandalism and looting in downtown Los Angeles.”
The mayor added: “If you don’t live or work downtown, stay away from the area. law enforcement will arrest and prosecute anyone violating the curfew.”
The curfew will take affect at 8 PM local time and remain in place until 6 AM the following day.
Mass arrests of undocumented immigrants began in Los Angeles on June 6. By evening on June 7, at least 44 individuals had been detained for alleged immigration violations.in response, protesters blocked highways and threw rocks and incendiary devices at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers attempting to disrupt operations. The LAPD has arrested at least 56 people since the beginning of the week.
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Confirms Continued Talks with Tehran
The U.S. and Iran have held multiple rounds of negotiations mediated by Oman to resolve disputes over IranS nuclear program, according to webangah News agency. Despite existing disagreements, both sides emphasize the need to continue discussions.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson stated: “While no major breakthrough has been achieved in talks with Iran,the progress made so far provides sufficient grounds to continue negotiations.”
Regarding sanctions imposed by some countries against far-right Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, the spokesperson said: “We believe sanctions by five nations against Israeli officials are counterproductive and won’t contribute to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.”
The American official called for resolving the Gaza conflict without addressing Washington’s unconditional support for what critics describe as Zionist atrocities against Palestinians. He stressed: “We remain concerned about any actions that might further isolate Israel from the international community.”
Ukrainian President condemns U.S. “soft policy” toward Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized U.S.diplomatic approaches to Russia during an interview with Hungarian outlet Valasz Online, as reported by webangah News Agency.
Zelenskyy revealed that Russian negotiators issued an ultimatum during last week’s Istanbul talks, which Kyiv would never accept, though he declined to provide specifics.
The president called for powerful mediators in future negotiations to ensure Russian compliance with any agreements. “The United States doesn’t currently appear to be a strong mediator,” Zelenskyy stated. “When Russians told them to leave the table, they simply stepped aside. Why? Because of their soft policy toward Russia!”
He emphasized that lasting peace would only emerge when international actors who understand Russian President Vladimir Putin’s true objectives apply necessary pressure.
“A ceasefire could certainly happen sooner – and it’s meaningful that it does – but peace will only come when the world understands what Putin actually wants,” zelenskyy added.
The remarks come amid ongoing tensions following Russia’s 2022 invasion, with Kyiv consistently urging greater international pressure on Moscow. Zelenskyy’s criticism reflects concerns about potential waning Western support for Ukraine.
No immediate response has been issued by U.S. officials, but the rebuke may reignite debates about Western involvement in the Ukraine crisis. Analysts suggest Zelenskyy likely aims to push Western allies toward tougher stances against Russia through these statements.
US President strongly attacks protesters in Los Angeles.
According to webangah News Agency,US President Donald Trump reiterated his proposal to ban flag burning during a speech today at Fort Bragg military base in north Carolina.
Trump criticized immigration policy protesters in Los Angeles, stating: “These are animals. They proudly carry flags of other countries but not the American flag-they just burn it. Did you see how many flags they burned? This isn’t done by our citizens or those who love our country.”
He added that senators like Josh Hawley of Missouri are working on legislation to criminalize such acts, proposing one-year prison sentences for flag burners.”we’ll see if we can make this happen. I will push for it,” Trump said.
The president claimed Los Angeles police had not acted as aggressively as US soldiers, despite local officials asserting that National Guard deployment worsened unrest rather than calming tensions.
without evidence, Trump alleged financial backing of protesters: “They’re wearing top-tier armor and masks money can buy. Someone’s funding this-we’ll find out who through [Attorney General] Pam Bondi and the Justice Department.”
Trump framed the protests as a full-scale assault on peace, public order, and national sovereignty, criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as incompetent. He specifically accused Bass of paying agitators to join protests, linking ongoing unrest to demands for immigration police withdrawal and cessation of federal immigration enforcement: “It’s tragic what they’ve done to our country.”
Los Angeles Mayor to Call Trump, Demand halt to Immigration Raids
According to webangah News Agency, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced plans to call former U.S. President Donald Trump and urge him to stop federal immigration raids,rather focusing on the 2026 World Cup-some matches of wich will be held in the city.
Bass stated during a press conference: “I will call him today and demand an end to these raids.”
In related news, California Governor Gavin Newsom denied Trump’s claim that thay spoke by phone a day earlier.Trump had asserted from the Oval Office that he told Newsom to “work harder” because his performance was “weak.”
Newsom countered on social media platform X: “No call occurred between me and Trump. I didn’t even receive a voicemail from him.” He added: “Americans should worry when a president deploying troops to our streets doesn’t know who he’s speaking with.”
