International Relations & Security - Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, targeting multiple targets and senior Iranian leaders, with potential Mossad involvement [1][3] - The strike targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases, and residential compounds, with reports of casualties including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard [3][4] - Concerns exist regarding Iran's retaliation capabilities and the potential for escalation in the Middle East, especially given limited US involvement [1][3][4] - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is criticized for potentially contributing to the current crisis [1] US Domestic Politics & Legal Matters - A federal judge ruled in favor of California Governor Gavin Newsome, ordering the California National Guard back under his command and criticizing Donald Trump's overreach [1][2] - The judge meticulously reviewed events in Los Angeles, concluding that local law enforcement had the situation under control and federal support was unnecessary [2][5] - The court decision is seen as a victory for democracy and a rejection of efforts to normalize military presence in US streets [1][2] - Senator Alex Padilla was reportedly attacked by federal agents in a federal building, raising concerns about the Trump administration's actions and potential abuse of power [2][3] Immigration Policy - Donald Trump seemingly surrendered on his promise of mass deportations, indicating a shift in policy towards recognizing the importance of immigrant workers in agriculture and hospitality [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - Trump acknowledged the reliance of farmers and the hotel industry on immigrant labor, suggesting a willingness to allow them to stay in the US [7][11][12][13][14]

Today's unlawful physical attack on United States Senator Alex Padilla by the totally unprofessional and incompetent federal agents who did that came after Donald Trump completely surrendered on his promise to deport 15 million people. The central lie of Donald Trump's deportation campaign promise came apart today when Donald Trump himself decided to agree with Senator Alex Padilla and agree with every Democrat in the House and Senate and agree with Kla Harris and agree with Joe Biden that of course we shou ...

Immigration & Economic Impact - Immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, contribute significantly to California's economy as workforce, consumers, and entrepreneurs [7][8] - California's economy, the fourth largest globally, thrives due to immigrant contributions [7] - Policies targeting immigrants negatively impact community safety, economic growth, and overall prosperity [8] Immigration Policy & Practice - The speaker expresses emotional connection to farmers, cooks, and day laborers, understanding their struggles and sacrifices in pursuit of the American dream [1][3] - Concerns are raised about the administration's policy shift allowing federal agents to enter sensitive locations like schools and places of worship to target immigrants [6] - The speaker argues that immigration enforcement should focus on violent criminals, not law-abiding, peaceful, and hardworking individuals [5] - The speaker criticizes misinformation and disinformation regarding immigration, particularly from Trump, dismissing claims of invasions and insurrections as "BS" [4] California Context - California is the most populous and diverse state in the US, home to the largest immigrant population [7]

>> THIS IS "BALANCE OF POWER" LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. JOE: FROM BLOOMBERG'S WASHINGTON, D.C. STUDIOS TO OUR TV AND RADIO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, WELCOME TO "BALANCE OF POWER. " KAILEY: TONIGHT, INFLAMED POLITICAL TENSIONS AFTER A HEATED ENCOUNTER. A CALIFORNIA SENATOR FORCIBLY REMOVED AND HANDCUFFED WHEN HE TRIED TO CONFRONT THE HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY AS SHE BREATHED REPORTERS ON THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN IN L.A. WE WILL HAVE REACTION TO THE STUNNING MOMENT CAPTURED ON VIDEO. JOE: THE MID EAST ...

politicians in Los Angeles and in Bali. Sir, sir, hands up. Hands up.I'm Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary because the fact of the matter is a half a dozen violent criminals that you're rotating on your on your I also want to have On the ground. On the ground. On the ground.Hands behind your back. Hands behind your back. If you If you my hands, go ahead and stand behind my back.All right. Cool. Other hand.Lay lay flat. Lay flat. Other hand.Turn. Other hand. ...

Ventura County has thousands of farms, more than 2,000, maybe as many as 3,000 farms that look just like this. There are tens of thousands of farm workers that work at these farms every single day. And many, if not most of them are undocumented immigrants.This is around the time that you would see a lot of workers out here. Uh, and today it has been a virtual ghost town of workers. That's our Jacob Soberof reporting from farm fields in California's Ventura County last night, noting that many fields were emp ...

Let's bring in Democratic Congressman Greg Casar from Texas. He's a member of the House Oversight Committee. Congressman, thanks for stepping out of your hearing for a moment for us.Governor Abbott calling up the National Guard. Why. What are they responding to exactly.I thought bringing in the National Guard was supposed to be a last resort. The San Antonio example is proof that people like Governor Abbott and Donald Trump aren't trying to promote peace. They aren't responding to a dangerous situation.In f ...

As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, as we're discussing, one New York lawmaker says he witnessed it firsthand. Video shows Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman confronting ICE agents back in May in a federal building that houses both his office as well as an immigration court. Goldman says that the agents wore plain clothes and masks as they arrested asylum seekers who were there for routine court appearances.And Congressman Goldman joins us now. He's a member of the House Judiciary ...

Back here at home, we turn now to protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids. They continued in cities across the country last night as the White House says that agents have arrested more than 300 migrants in Los Angeles since Friday. NBC News correspondent Liz Kitz brings us the latest.Just hours before a curfew takes effect for a second night in downtown Los Angeles, protesters again taking to the streets. Demonstrations opposing ICE immigration enforcement operations now in their sixth ...

seem. So, let's turn now to that new polling. It's from Quinnipiac University and it shows that 38% of voters approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president.That's lower than other recent polling to underscore just 38% approve while 54% disapprove of his performance in the White House. The president is also underwater on some of his top issues, including immigration. On that issue, Trump's approval rating has dropped down to 43%.Trump is also upside down on questions of deportations, on th ...