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L.A. Under Pressure: Power Struggles and Protest Politics
By Gary and Shannon
June 11, 2025
Tensions erupt at L.A. City Hall — council members clash with the police chief over the city’s response to immigration protests. Michael Monks is on the ground with the latest. Governor Gavin Newsom isn’t just watching from the sidelines — he’s stepping into the chaos, using the unrest to carve out his role as the face of the opposition. Is this the start of a national push? And why is Home Depot suddenly being called ‘ground zero’? We break down what’s happening behind the orange aprons — and why it matters.
This story originally appeared in Gary and Shannon