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Yahoo
19-06-2025
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VA secretary calls out California officials after LA anti-ICE riots shutter clinic serving veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins called out California officials for ignoring the impact the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots have had on displaced veterans after an ambulatory clinic was forced to suddenly shutter its doors earlier this month. "They're not peaceful. We see what they're doing. They're throwing stuff at us. They're taking it out on the police," he said of the protesters on "Fox & Friends," Wednesday. "What Gavin Newsom and… the mayor, don't want to talk about is the impact on the people who are just trying to live their lives… we have a large homeless population of veterans [in Los Angeles]… which we're working on fixing… but we've got a lot who just need that basic care." Exclusive: Va Dept Says La Riots Forced Community Center Closures Impacting More Than 600 Veterans Collins said the local benefits office is also closed, meaning veterans are struggling to receive the help they need in multiple ways. He also said workers have been displaced as a result of the chaos. Read On The Fox News App "Nobody talks about that… the governor out there and the mayor – why don't they actually talk about the real issue, and that's that we can't get services to the people that need it?" The now-closed Los Angeles VA clinic provided cancer care, suicide prevention, pain management, amputation care and traumatic brain injury services. Maxine Waters Taunts Armed Agents After Feds Slam Door On Her During La Riots: 'You Better Shoot Straight' Collins said the VA has transferred as many patients as possible to telehealth services to continue their care, but says there's little substitute for traditional treatment. "I'm tired of this idea that we're trying to help our veterans, help Americans, but yet we're letting the folks in L.A. run wild and graffiti our buildings and do the things that stop us from actually taking care of our veterans," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for a prior report on this issue. Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this article source: VA secretary calls out California officials after LA anti-ICE riots shutter clinic serving veterans
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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'Social chaos': GOP, Dem lawmakers sound off on Los Angeles unrest
Lawmakers are split over who bears responsibility for the chaos in Los Angeles after President Donald Trump federalized the National Guard for the first time in 60 years. Protests rejecting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations erupted in downtown LA last weekend, and the Trump administration ordered National Guardsmen and Marines to the city following days of escalating anti-ICE protests and riots. "The riots that we are seeing in LA are a direct reflection" of sanctuary city policies, Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., told Fox News Digital. Republicans have largely condemned the violence in Los Angeles as Democrats accused the Trump administration of escalating tensions. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate, has led the Democrats' rejection of the Trump administration's action in LA. Trump Sends Clear Message Federalizing National Guard For La Riots: This Is Not 2020 "We really need to have accountability for the administration that has decided to intentionally uncork this chaos," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., also rumored to harbor 2028 presidential ambitions, told Fox News Digital. Read On The Fox News App Newsom Files Emergency Motion To 'Immediately Block' Trump's Use Of Military To Stop La Riots "The Trump administration owns this," Ocasio-Cortez added. "The Trump administration, Donald Trump and [White House advisor] Stephen Miller know that when you violently raid elementary schools, Home Depots and start ripping kids out of people's arms, it's going to create and stoke social chaos." "This administration is intentionally creating chaos," she said. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., added fuel to Democrats' fire on Thursday when he was forcibly removed and handcuffed by authorities after trying to confront Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at a press conference in LA. Republicans once again condemned Padilla, while Democrats raged against the Trump administration. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital that Democrats' anti-ICE rhetoric is "dangerous." "It's going to get somebody killed," Mace said. The last time a sitting U.S. president used his federal authority to deploy the National Guard without the governor's request was during the civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., the only Palestinian American in Congress who was censured last year for her criticism of U.S. policy on the war in Gaza, said the protests are not "anti-ICE." "It's not anti-ICE, it's pro-constitutional rights, pro-due process, pro-making sure that people are following the law," Tlaib told Fox News Digital, adding, "The immigrant communities have been saying since 2003 that ICE has been rogue, and it has not followed people's constitutional rights." A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Trump must return control of the California National Guard to Newsom, but an appeals court quickly reversed that decision. The White House said the order "puts our brave federal officials in danger." "The district court has no authority to usurp the President's authority as Commander in Chief. The President exercised his lawful authority to mobilize the National Guard to protect federal buildings and personnel in Gavin Newsom's lawless Los Angeles," said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Original article source: 'Social chaos': GOP, Dem lawmakers sound off on Los Angeles unrest
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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Dr. Phil says legacy media is 'creating criminals' by distorting LA riot coverage
Dr. Phil blamed the media for "encouraging" the ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles Thursday. On "The Real Story," the talk show host shared multiple photos and videos of chaos from the riots in L.A., and juxtaposed it with how members of the media have worked to downplay it. "Your eyes don't deceive you, but the media does," he said. In one clip, he showed CNN host Dana Bash downplaying what is happening in L.A. in comparison to 1992, saying, "That was a real riot." Liberal Media Downplays La Riots, Dismiss Violence As Isolated While Touting 'Peaceful' Anti-ice Protests "Guess this isn't a real riot," Dr. Phil quipped sarcastically. Read On The Fox News App He proceeded to share a video of MSNBC interviewing Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., with a split screen of cars on fire as she referred to the riot as a "manufactured crisis." Dr. Phil retorted that MSNBC's news coverage is what's actually "manufactured." He mocked one MSNBC reporter saying the protest had a "celebratory atmosphere," while another host said that these are "peaceful" protests that whole families are attending. "Great place to take kids," Dr. Phil joked with more sarcasm. "I don't think so." After showing multiple examples of violent criminals rounded up by ICE, he said, "Look, this was not a witch hunt to round up 'Abuela Maria.' It's law enforcement getting criminals off the street. "So what does the left do? Encourages everyone to become criminals by blocking freeways, setting fires, throwing rocks, destroying city property and attacking federal agents." Mayor Bass Blames Trump's Ice Raids For Starting Riots While Claiming 'Things In La Are Calm' "The real story? This isn't just about immigration, it's about media betrayal." He continued, "This isn't just a protest anymore. Everybody has the right to protest, that's one of the things that makes this country such a wonderful place to be. This is a movement fed by media distortions and open hostility toward any effort to enforce the law." The host argued that rhetoric about abolishing ICE is just as nonsensical as calling to abolish the police, and is functionally just advocating for open borders. He then highlighted MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff as a "so-called 'journalist' making the case that there's nothing wrong with coming and staying in the US illegally." "The media isn't just rewarding bad behavior by sugarcoating it, [they're] encouraging it," Dr. Phil said after the clip. "They're actually saying, 'Hey, this is okay.' They're creating criminals. They're lying to viewers, even though the video speaks for itself." "This is why mainstream media viewership has tanked," he added. "If you want the truth, you need to look for the truth, find it, demand it, it's out there. You need to cut through the legacy media noise." Fox News Digital reached out to CNN and MSNBC for article source: Dr. Phil says legacy media is 'creating criminals' by distorting LA riot coverage
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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Anti-ICE riot funding investigated after ‘numerous high budget requests' for paid agitators were reported
An investigation is underway into who is funding anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots disrupting Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities after a major company revealed it had received requests for help. Crowds on Demand, a California-based company that specializes in providing on-demand crowds for protests, told Fox News Digital it received "numerous high budget requests" to get involved with the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles and other cities but declined to participate. A company spokesperson said it declined to get involved in what is happening in Los Angeles because it did "not want to get close to any form of illegal activity, including violence, vandalism or blocking off roads without a permit." "We receive inquiries regarding practically every major social cause imaginable, and the anti-ICE demonstrations are no exception," the company said. "The fact that we receive requests does not mean we take them, in many cases, because the budget does not match the ambition." Senator Launches Investigation Into Democratic Org Over Potential Support For La Rioters The company added it only takes on "impactful commonsense causes both for liberals and conservatives, but always represent(s) the commonsense position." Read On The Fox News App "Even organizing peaceful demonstrators around this issue (anti-ICE) could put those demonstrators at risk due to the presence of violent agitators and the difficulty for law enforcement in distinguishing between peaceful and violent activists," the company said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said anyone found to be abusing the law will be held accountable. "We're not here to negotiate with criminals. Break the law, attack our agents — you will be arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable. No exceptions," the agency vowed in a statement on X. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, shared that the committee is sending letters to multiple organizations believed to be behind the funding. One of the organizations called into questioning by Hawley and Republican California Rep. Kevin Kiley is the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, or CHIRLA, an advocacy group believed to be at the center of the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. "Who is funding the LA riots? This violence isn't spontaneous. As chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime & Terrorism, I'm launching an investigation to find out," Hawley posted in a statement on X. Fbi Will Investigate 'Any Evidence Of A Criminal Conspiracy' In La Riots Hawley's letter noted that "credible reporting" has indicated the organization has provided "logistical support and financial resources to individuals engaged in these disruptive actions," referring to the Los Angeles riots. "Let me be clear: bankrolling civil unrest is not protected speech. It is aiding and abetting criminal conduct. Accordingly, you must immediately cease and desist any further involvement in the organization, funding or promotion of these unlawful activities," Hawley wrote. Kiley also questioned who was behind the funding for the rioters and suggested that California Gov. Gavin Newsom's motive may be a conflict of interest. "The 'nonprofit' behind the LA riots donated almost $500,000 to support Newsom's campaign. It then received $34 million in state funding. I'm sure this is all a coincidence," Kiley wrote in a post on X. Kiley also shared with Fox News Digital that CHIRLA has reportedly also sponsored a campaign to abolish ICE in the past. Crowds On Demand Has Received Over 100 'Lucrative' Anti-israel Requests Since Oct 7 "The NGO known as CHIRLA was centrally involved in the LA riots. The organization, which has previously sponsored a campaign to abolish ICE, alerted the rioters to where ICE operations were occurring in real time. The agitators would then show up and disrupt ICE activities, including through the use of violence," Kiley said. "This group is a major campaign contributor to Gavin Newsom and has received $34 million in state funding. An investigation is absolutely appropriate and necessary." IRS records obtained by Fox News show CHIRLA has received $34 million in government grants, including three from former President Joe Biden's administration for $750,000. The Million Voter Project, which received a portion of these funds and opposed Newsom's recall, has also supported anti-ICE protests, according to records. It is not clear whether either group funded any protest activity, and there is no evidence that they supported rioting. "It is absolutely absurd that either myself or the governor would be supportive in any way, shape or form to the vandalism and the violence that has taken place in our city," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told CNN in an interview Tuesday. "I have been abundantly clear that what is happening on our streets is unacceptable. Looting is criminal behavior. People will be arrested and prosecuted. I don't believe anybody who vandalizes the city supports immigrants." Bass' office told Fox News Digital she also set a curfew in downtown Los Angeles to "curb bad actors who do not support the immigrant community." "Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted," Bass vowed. Fox News Digital reached out to CHIRLA and Newsom's office for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. Original article source: Anti-ICE riot funding investigated after 'numerous high budget requests' for paid agitators were reported
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
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Schiff demands Noem's resignation after fellow senator forcibly removed from briefing
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., called for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to resign Thursday after fellow California Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference. "Kristi Noem should never have been appointed to that office," Schiff told reporters back on Capitol Hill. "She should resign from that office. There ought to be an investigation of the conduct of those officers." Schiff, whom President Donald Trump nicknamed "Shifty Schiff" on the 2024 campaign trail, and Padilla have been vocal opponents of Trump's second-term agenda. Such has been the case amid California's latest controversy, as both Golden State senators joined Democrats in accusing Trump of escalating tensions amid protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin quickly fired back at Schiff's call for Noem's resignation, telling Fox News Digital, "Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theater and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem." Democrat Senator Forcibly Removed After Crashing Dhs Secretary Noem's Press Conference "Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers' repeated commands. U.S. Secret Service thought he was an attacker and officers acted appropriately," McLaughlin added. "Secretary Noem met with Senator Padilla after and held a 15-minute meeting." Read On The Fox News App Trump's Response To La Riots 'Endangers The Very Bedrock Of Our Democracy,' Schumer Warns The Trump administration ordered National Guardsmen and Marines to Los Angeles following days of anti-ICE protests and riots. The last time a sitting U.S. president used his federal authority to deploy the National Guard without the governor's request was during the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. Padilla interrupted Noem on Thursday as she provided an update to reporters about the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles. Fox News reporters at the scene said Padilla appeared to be temporarily detained by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel after allegedly "lunging" at her during the press conference addressing the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. Noem said she later met with him in a private room. After loudly speaking over Noem, Padilla was pushed out of the room by authorities as they ordered him to put his hands up. Schiff told reporters he was "disgusted" by the video from the scene. "The actions of the administration have been disgraceful, both in how they have conducted their indiscriminate raids and how they've separated families, but also by abusing the military in the way they have by calling out the National Guard over the objections of the governor of California, mobilizing the Marines when it was utterly unnecessary and in violation of the law," Schiff said. He added that Padilla had "every right to go into that room and demand answers. That is what a senator does, and for him to get that kind of abusive treatment, every senator who works in this Capitol should be offended by this and outraged by this." A fellow Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock didn't go as far as Schiff in calling for Noem's resignation, but told reporters "a lot of questions need to be answered." The Democratic National Committee (DNC) joined Democrats in condemning the Trump administration's actions Thursday. "This assault on U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has sent a violent message to all of America: If you dissent against Donald Trump and openly disagree with the government, then you are not safe in our country," DNC Chair Ken Martin said in a statement and added, "This horrifying escalation of violence is straight out of an authoritarian playbook." But the White House fired back in a statement to Fox News, shifting criticism to Padilla for disrupting the press conference. "Padilla stormed a press conference, without wearing his Senate pin or previously identifying himself to security, yelled, and lunged toward Secretary Noem," White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson said. "Padilla didn't want answers; he wanted attention. Padilla embarrassed himself and his constituents with this immature, theater-kid stunt – but it's telling that Democrats are more riled up about Padilla than they are about the violent riots and assaults on law enforcement in LA." Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and Fox News' Bill Melugin, Patrick Ward and Krista Garvin contributed to this report. Original article source: Schiff demands Noem's resignation after fellow senator forcibly removed from briefing
