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National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles Amid ICE Protests

Timestamp [00:17] - Nora Raum Nora Raum opens the episode with a significant national security update. National Guard troops have been mobilized in Los Angeles in response to escalating protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. This deployment comes despite objections from local and state officials, highlighting tensions between federal and state authorities.

Timestamp [00:40] - Amy Held Amy Held provides an in-depth analysis of the situation. Approximately 2,000 National Guard members were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell the unrest sparked by ICE's aggressive enforcement tactics starting Friday. The initial deployment included around 300 troops stationed near detention centers, where ICE operations have resulted in numerous arrests. Demonstrations have since turned violent, with protesters reportedly throwing rocks and cement at federal agents, who retaliated with tear gas, flashbangs, and pepper balls.

Timestamp [01:25] - Reactions from Political Leaders Nora Raum reports that House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly endorsed President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard. In an interview on ABC's This Week, Johnson stated:

Mike Johnson [01:30]: "I think the president did exactly what he needed to do. These are federal laws. We have to maintain the rule of law."

This endorsement contrasts sharply with objections from state and local officials who argue that such military involvement should remain under the governor's control. The deployment raises questions about federal authority and the appropriate use of military forces in domestic situations.

Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Timestamp [01:36] - Nora Raum Shifting focus to international affairs, tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high following the collapse of peace talks held in Istanbul last week. Efforts to secure a ceasefire have failed, with ongoing hostilities undermining diplomatic progress.

Timestamp [02:00] - Charles Maines Reporting from Moscow Charles Maines provides a comprehensive report from Moscow, detailing the latest developments in the conflict:

• Air Defense and Drone Attacks: Russian authorities have reported the downing of over 60 Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow, leading to the temporary closure of two major airports in the capital. This aggressive defense strategy underscores the intensity of the aerial conflict.

• Bombardment of Kharkiv: The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has been subjected to deadly bombardments by Russian forces, resulting in significant casualties and widespread destruction. This attack marks a severe escalation in the ongoing war.

• Failed Prisoner Exchange: The recent agreement to exchange thousands of prisoners and war dead has unraveled. Russian officials accuse Ukraine of causing delays by not finalizing exchange details, while Ukrainian leaders counter that Russia has engaged in deceitful tactics. Charles Maines highlights the mutual distrust impeding any diplomatic resolution.

Violence in Gaza Amid Aid Distribution Efforts

Timestamp [02:41] - Nora Raum Turning to the Middle East, escalating violence in Gaza has drawn international concern. Israeli troops reportedly fired on Palestinians attempting to reach aid distribution centers, resulting in at least six fatalities today. This incident adds to a grim tally of over a hundred deaths in the past two weeks related to attempts to obtain essential food and supplies at these sites, which are supported by both Israel and the United States.

Israeli Military's Response: Israeli military officials assert that the troops fired warning shots from a safe distance as suspected individuals approached the aid sites. They emphasized that civilians were warned not to approach until the distribution was officially opened, aiming to maintain security and order in a highly volatile environment.

United Nations Ocean Conference Highlights Urgent Environmental Concerns

Timestamp [03:14] - Nora Raum In international environmental news, thousands of delegates, including heads of state, scientists, and environmentalists, have convened in Nice, France, for the United Nations Ocean Conference. The conference aims to address critical threats to the world's oceans, such as global warming, microplastics pollution, and overexploitation of marine resources.

Timestamp [03:56] - Courtney Kippers Reporting Among the prominent voices, Britain's Prince William delivered a compelling message:

Prince William: "The ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself only if the world acts."

His statement underscores the urgency of collective global action to preserve marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainability of oceanic resources for future generations.

Cultural Spotlight: Iconic Ferris Bueller Vest Up for Auction

Timestamp [03:56] - Courtney Kippers In lighter news, an iconic piece of 1980s movie memorabilia is now available for auction. The geometric pattern sweater vest worn by Matthew Broderick in Ferris Bueller's Day Off is being sold through Sotheby's New York presale.

Details:

• Estimated Value: $300,000 to $600,000
• Background: The vest was not originally designed as such; costume designer Marilyn Vance modified a standard sweater by cutting off the sleeves to create the memorable look seen in the film.
• Auction Information: Online bidding is open until June 24th, offering fans and collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of cinematic history.

Box Office Highlights: "Lilo and Stitch" Dominates North America

Timestamp [04:38] - Nora Raum In the entertainment sector, box office numbers reveal that the latest installment of Lilo and Stitch has achieved remarkable success.

Box Office Rankings:

• "Lilo and Stitch" holds the number one spot in North America for the third consecutive weekend, grossing $32.5 million in ticket sales.
• "Ballerino," a spinoff from the John Wick series, follows closely in second place with $25 million.

These figures highlight the strong audience reception and commercial viability of both family-friendly animations and action-packed spinoffs in the current movie landscape.

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[Nora Raum]

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Raum. National Guard troops are mobilizing in Los Angeles against the wishes of local and state officials. They began arriving this morning after President Trump deployed 2,000 in response to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement that turned violent. NPR's Amy Held reports more protests are expected today.

[Amy Held]

Around 300 troops were first to arrive Sunday morning at several sites in la, including near a detention center holding those swept up in ICE raids. Those arrests starting Friday sparked demonstrations. Some protesters hurled rocks and cement at federal agents who unleashed tear gas, flashbangs and pepper balls. Trump says Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass can't handle the task. But state and local officials object to the troops deployment, which is normally controlled by the governor. Military U.S. law allows for the president to step in in case of rebellion, a word Trump referenced in his directive, which also leaves open the possibility of other military personnel deploying. Amy Held, NPR News.

[Nora Raum]

House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the president's decision to deploy the National Guard.

[Mike Johnson]

I think the president did exactly what he needed to do. These are federal laws. We have to maintain the rule of law.

[Nora Raum]

He was interviewed on ABC's this Week. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to carry out attacks after last week's peace talks in Istanbul again failed to secure a ceasefire agreement. The fighting is also undermining those negotiations. Sole accomplishment, an agreement to exchange thousands of prisoners and war dead. NPR's Charles mainnes reports from Moscow.

[Charles Maines]

Russian authorities say Air Defense has downed more than 60 Ukrainian drones on approach to Moscow, forcing the temporary closure of two of the capital's main airports. The Ukrainian attacks followed Russia's deadly bombardment of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, Saturday that also injured scores of people. All that as a weekend agreement to exchange prisoners and the remains of soldiers broke down in acrimony. Russia accused Ukraine of delaying the swap after Moscow's Defense Ministry brought trucks it claimed contained the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the border. In turn, Ukrainian officials claimed details for the exchange had never been finalized and accused Russia of playing, quote, dirty games. Charles Maine's NPR News Moscow Health workers.

[Nora Raum]

In Gaza say Israeli troops fired on Palestinians today as they were heading toward aid distribution, killing at least six people. In the past two weeks, they say more than a hundred people have been killed trying to obtain food at these sites, which are supported by Israel and the United States. Israeli military officials say troops had fired warning shots a distance away from two aid sites today as what they called suspects approached the troops. They also warned civilians not to approach the sites before they're open. This is NPR News in Washington. Thousands of delegates from around the world, including heads of state, scientists and environmentalists, are in the French coastal city of Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference. They're hoping to spotlight the importance of oceans and the need to counter growing threats from global warming, microplastics and the exploitation of fish and other resources. Britain's Prince William said today the ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself only if the world acts. Now an iconic piece of 1980s movie memorabilia is hitting the auction block. Courtney Kippers of member station WBEZ has more.

[Courtney Kippers]

It's been nearly 40 years since Ferris Bueller cut class in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Now the geometric pattern sweater vest worn by actor Matthew Broderick is up for sale via Sotheby's New York presale. Estimates range from $300,000 to $600,000. In the movie Ferris Skip Day includes the teen Lip Sy in a Chicago parade. But Ferris vest was not originally a vest at all. According to Sotheby's, costume designer Marilyn Vance found a sweater and cut the sleeves off. Online bidding continues through June 24th. For NPR News, I'm Courtney Kippers in Chicago.

[Nora Raum]

At the Backs office this weekend, Lilo and Stitch claim the number one spot in North America for the third weekend in a row, bringing in $32.5 million in ticket sales. The John Wick spinoff Ballerino came in second with 25 million. I'm Nora Ramm, NPR News, in Washington.

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