NPR News Now: Detailed Summary for June 9, 2025, 4PM EDT
Released on June 9, 2025
Immigration Protests and National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
Rallies for Release of Detained Individuals
On June 9, 2025, Los Angeles witnessed multiple rallies near City Hall advocating for the release of individuals detained by immigration enforcement agents over the past week. The demonstrations remained largely peaceful, a stark contrast to the previous day's unrest. The protests erupted into violent confrontations following the deployment of the National Guard.
President Trump's National Guard Deployment
President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to manage the protests, labeling the demonstrators as "professional agitators and insurrectionists" (00:21). This move was met with criticism from local and state officials, who accused Trump of "manufacturing chaos for his own political benefit."
Conflict with Governor Gavin Newsom
Trump has openly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, accusing him of "gross incompetence" in handling the situation (00:24). When questioned about whether his administration would arrest Governor Newsom for obstructing immigration enforcement, Trump responded, "It would be great if Homan arrested the governor," further adding that Newsom was "seeking publicity" (01:03). Governor Newsom responded by posting a video of Trump's comments on social media, calling the president's statements an "unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
Reporter: Frank Ordonez, NPR News
President Trump's New Travel Ban Takes Effect
Scope and Implementation of the Travel Ban
President Trump’s latest travel ban is now in effect, imposing complete bans on nationals from 12 countries and partial bans on seven others, primarily in Africa and the Middle East (01:44). Countries affected include Afghanistan, Chad, Haiti, Iran, and Somalia.
Exemptions and Legal Considerations
The ban exempts certain categories such as green card holders, adoptees, diplomats, and athletic teams traveling for major sporting events. Legal experts suggest that this ban may face fewer legal challenges compared to Trump's 2017 travel ban, which had been blocked, revised, and eventually upheld by the Supreme Court before being rescinded by the Biden administration (01:59).
Reporter: Rachel Treisman, NPR News
Tropical Storm Barbara Strengthens into a Hurricane
Current Status and Projections
Tropical Storm Barbara has intensified into a hurricane, currently located approximately 150 miles southwest of Mazatlán, Mexico, with top sustained winds reaching 75 mph. The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued warnings that swells from the storm will impact coastal areas over the next few days (02:38).
U.S. Stock Market Performance
Market Overview
On the day of reporting, U.S. stocks ended mostly higher. The Nasdaq Composite surged by 61 points, closing at 19,591, while the S&P 500 increased by 5 points. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline (02:38).
Passing of Sly Stone
Tribute to the Music Icon
Sly Stone, the influential frontman, singer, songwriter, and producer of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away at the age of 82. His family released a statement confirming his death, which followed a prolonged battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other health issues (02:38).
United Nations Summit on Ocean Conservation in Nice, France
Summit Highlights and Environmental Concerns
A significant United Nations summit focused on ocean conservation is underway in Nice, France, hosted by France and Costa Rica. The summit, held on the port of Nice, has attracted over 60 heads of state, alongside thousands of scientists and policymakers (02:38).
Key Issues Addressed
Scientists highlighted critical challenges facing the world's oceans, including rising sea levels, plastic pollution, overfishing, and the destruction of marine species and habitats. Lisa Levin, a scientist and professor at the University of California, San Diego, emphasized the ocean's role in regulating the climate by absorbing most of the atmospheric heat and providing food resources (04:14).
Call to Action
Levin and her colleagues are urging summit leaders to transform recommendations into actionable policies to ensure the health of the planet's oceans (04:31).
Reporter: Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Nice
Legal Developments: Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively
Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
A judge has dismissed director and actor Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against his co-star Blake Lively from "It Ends With Us." Initially, Hadley (likely a misstatement in the transcript) had sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation, but the court ruled in favor of dismissing the case (04:42).
Reporter: NPR
Notable Quotes
- John Trump: "We are the people." (00:17)
- President Trump: "It would be great if Homan arrested the governor," and "seeking publicity." (01:03)
- Lisa Levin: "This planet would be far too hot to live on if we didn't have the ocean." (04:14)
- Lisa Levin: "The ocean regulates the climate by absorbing most of the heat from the atmosphere, provides food and much more." (04:18)
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