David Huerta, a beloved union leader in Los Angeles, is facing a federal criminal charge after his arrest at a worksite immigration raid on Friday, where he was serving as a community observer, according to multiple reports.
Why it matters: The arrest of the Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) president has energized Democrats and union opposition to the Trump administration's escalating anti-immigration push.
A Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, as well as food meant for the enclave, was intercepted early Monday by Israeli forces.
The big picture: The ship, called the Madleen, is part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which aims to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and advocate for Palestinian sovereignty.
President Trump spoke Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Netanyahu aide and a source with direct knowledge said.
Why it matters: The call took places as Iran is preparing its response to the U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal and as the White House is still pushing for a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.
The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for a comment.
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists early Monday, per posts from the Israeli government and the pro-Palestinian group behind the drive.
The big picture: The"Madleen" yacht that also carried "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham was being diverted to Israel, and the crew was "expected to return to their home countries," the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on X.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday formally requested that President Trump's administration withdraw the National Guard from Los Angeles County, where troops are responding to immigration raid protests.
Why it matters: Trump, in a Saturday memorandum that authorized the action in response to the LA unrest, cited a rarely used provision in federal law that enables presidents to deploy National Guard troops, but Newsom called the action "unlawful."
What would otherwise be an uncontroversial congressional vote to denounce the Boulder attack is devolving into a contentious partisan feud, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Language praising ICE and labeling "Free Palestine" an "antisemitic slogan" are sparking fury from some Democrats, who see the provisions as a GOP maneuver to force them into a difficult vote.
