DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin called the decision "deeply disturbing," accusing state officials of siding with criminals over public safety.

At least 56 people were arrested over the weekend as protesters against federal immigration raids were ordered to leave downtown Los Angeles overnight and law enforcement shot less-lethal rounds. NBC News' Andrew Blankstein,

President Trump comment on Los Angeles riots: "Thank goodness we sent out some wonderful National Guard. They've really helped -- a lot of problems they were having out there. They were afraid to do anything, and we sent out the troops, and they've done a fantastic job." https://t.co/VbGkeVy683 pic.twitter.com/J5dYCP1ABk

Senior White House aide Stephen Miller on Saturday condemned protests in downtown Los Angeles against federal immigration raids as an "insurrection" against the United States.Helmeted police in riot gear engaged in a tense confrontation with protesters on Friday night after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted enforcement operations in the city and arrested at least 44 people on immigration violations.

The violence in Los Angeles is suddenly of interest to California Governor Gavin Newsom, but the White House press secretary isn’t having it. Posting a clip to […]