NPR News: 06-10-2025 5PM EDT

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NPR News Now: Detailed Summary for June 10, 2025, 5 PM EDT

Released on June 10, 2025

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1. California Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment

Overview: California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken legal action against the Trump administration by filing an emergency motion in federal court. The lawsuit aims to prevent the use of National Guard troops and Marines to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting immigration raids in Los Angeles.

Key Points:

• Legal Basis: California argues that the deployment of military forces in domestic law enforcement roles exceeds legal boundaries, contending that such actions should only be permissible during foreign invasions, rebellions, or when local police are unable to enforce laws.

• Financial Implications: The state claims that the deployment will incur costs exceeding $140 million, highlighting the financial strain imposed by nearly 5,000 National Guard members and Marines stationed in Los Angeles.

• Congressional Response: In a heated exchange on Capitol Hill, Congressman Pete Aguilar questioned the authority behind the troop deployment, emphasizing the lack of clear legal justification. He stated, "Which authority is triggered here? I don't know. You just read it yourself. But it sounds like all three to me." ([00:59])

Quotes:

• Quill Lawrence (NPR): "California is suing the Trump administration for deploying troops against the governor's wishes, say the deployment will cost more than $140 million." ([01:13])

2. President Trump Defends Military Parade Amid Controversy

Overview: President Donald Trump is set to oversee a military parade at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, coinciding with his 79th birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary. The event has sparked controversy due to the simultaneous deployment of troops to Los Angeles for immigration enforcement.

Key Points:

• Purpose of the Parade: Trump emphasizes the importance of celebrating American military achievements, drawing parallels to international commemorations of World War I victories.

• Controversial Statement: In his address, Trump asserted the United States' pivotal role in historical victories, stating, "The only one that doesn't celebrate is the USA, and we're the ones that won the war. Without us, you'd all be speaking German right now." ([01:42])

• Financial Concerns: The upcoming parade is estimated to cost approximately $34 million, with potential increases due to possible damage caused by heavy military vehicles on Washington D.C.'s streets.

3. Stalled Trade Negotiations Between the U.S. and China

Overview: Trade talks between the United States and China have reached a stalemate after seven hours of discussions in London yielded minimal progress. The negotiations aim to ease restrictions on specific products that impede access for companies in both nations.

Key Points:

• Previous Progress: Last month's talks in Geneva saw both countries agree to pause the implementation of triple-digit tariffs on each other's exports, signaling a willingness to negotiate.

• Current Focus: The latest discussions are centered on reducing barriers for critical products, including rare earth minerals essential for electric vehicle production and semiconductor design software.

• Stakeholder Involvement: High-level officials, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamison Greer, are engaged in talks with China's Vice Premier for Economic Affairs, He Li Feng, at London's Lancaster House.

• Mutual Interests: The U.S. seeks the removal of blocks on rare earth exports, while China aims for relaxed restrictions on its software exports, a topic recently considered by the White House.

Quotes:

• Billen Marks (NPR): "The US Side wants to end blocks to critical minerals known as rare earths that are used in electric vehicles." ([02:09])

4. Tragic School Shooting in Graz, Austria

Overview: A tragic shooting occurred at a school in Graz, Austria, resulting in the deaths of 10 individuals and injuries to several others. The incident unfolded in the morning local time, with the perpetrator ultimately turning the gun on himself.

Key Points:

• Perpetrator Details: Authorities identified the shooter as a 21-year-old Austrian man who legally owned two firearms used in the attack.

• Impact: The community is grappling with the loss and the implications of gun ownership laws in Austria.

5. Potential Expansion of the Catholic Diaconate to Women Under Pope Leo XIV

Overview: In the early weeks of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, discussions have emerged regarding the inclusion of women in the Catholic diaconate. This potential reform could significantly alter the church's longstanding traditions.

Key Points:

• Historical Context: The New Testament references women serving as deacons, but the role was later restricted exclusively to men.

• Current Developments: A document approved last year leaves the question open, stating that "discernment should continue." Pope Leo has remained non-committal, emphasizing the tradition of male-only clergy.

• Aspirants' Perspective: Women aspiring to become deacons express optimism and a willingness to collaborate with the pope to realize this vision.

• Personal Insight: Jasmine Jimenez, a parishioner from Manhattan Beach, California, shared her perspective: "I thought, wow, something is stirring here and I want to continue to pay attention to that and what female deacons might look like for the Catholic Church." ([04:06])

Quotes:

• Jason DeRose (NPR): "Women aspiring to serve as deacons say they're ready to work with him to make their hope a reality." ([04:14])

6. Getty Images vs. Stability AI: High Court Showdown in the UK

Overview: Getty Images has initiated legal action against Stability AI, a generative AI company, in the British high court. The central issue revolves around allegations of copyright infringement for using Getty's copyrighted material to train AI models.

Key Points:

• Legal Argument: Getty contends that Stability AI's use of copyrighted images without proper authorization violates intellectual property laws.

• Tech Industry Context: While many technology firms defend their practices under the doctrines of fair use (U.S.) or fair dealing (UK), Getty is among the pioneers challenging these defenses, having filed similar lawsuits in both the U.S. and the UK since early 2023.

• Broader Implications: The outcome of this case could have significant ramifications for how AI companies source and utilize copyrighted content in training their models.

Quotes:

• Jack Spear (NPR): "Getty was among the first to challenge those practices when it filed copyright infringement lawsuits in the US and the UK in early 2023." ([04:32])

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Financial Markets Update

Dow Jones Industrial Average:

• The Dow surged by 105 points during the trading day, reflecting positive investor sentiment amidst ongoing political and economic developments.

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[Jack Spear]

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block the Trump admin from using National Guard troops and Marines to backstop ICE agents carrying out immigration raids in Los Angeles. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, meanwhile, is defending the administration's actions. More from NPR's Quill Lawrence.

[Quill Lawrence]

In his first appearance on Capitol Hill since his confirmation hearing, Hegseth mostly answered questions about the Pentagon budget. In one heated exchange. However, California Congressman Pete Aguilar said the law only allows using troops domestically in case of foreign invasion, rebellion or or when police can't enforce laws.

[Unnamed Congressman]

Which authority is triggered here? I don't know. You just read it yourself. But it sounds like all three to me. If you've got millions of illegals, you don't know where they're coming from. They're flaving. They're waving flags from foreign countries and assaulting police officers.

[Quill Lawrence]

California is suing the Trump administration for deploying troops against the governor's wishes, say the deployment will cost more than $140 million. Nearly 5,000 Guard and Marines are in Los Angeles. Quill Lawrence, NPR News.

[Jack Spear]

Ahead of a controversial military parade to honor the Army's 250th birthday, which happens to coincide with President Trump's 79th birthday this weekend. Trump is at Fort Bragg in North Carolina today. President telling troops the event will go on even as his deployment of troops to Los Angeles remains controversial.

[Donald Trump]

Saturday is going to be a big day in Washington, D.C. you know, a lot of people said we don't want to do that. I say, yeah, we do. We want to show off a little bit. You know, recently, other countries celebrated the victory of World War I. France was celebrating. Really, they were all celebrating. The only one that doesn't celebrate is the usa, and we're the ones that won the war. Without us, you'd all be speaking German right now.

[Jack Spear]

Trump ordered the deployment following protests driven by anger over stepped up efforts to enforce immigration law. Meanwhile, the cost of this weekend's parade is projected to be about $34 million, but could go higher depending on damage potentially done to D.C. streets by heavy military vehicles. This is day two of trade talks between the U.S. and China. In London, Villa Marks reports seven hours of discussions yesterday resulted in few signs.

[Billen Marks]

Of a breakthrough after talks last month in the Swiss city of Geneva saw both sides pause the triple digit tariffs they'd previously imposed on each other's exports. The current conversations are intended to loosen restrictions on specific products companies in both countries are struggling to access. U.S. treasury Secretary Scott Besant, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. trade Representative Jamison Greer are meeting with China's vice premier for economic affairs, He Li Feng, in London's Lancaster House. The US Side wants to end blocks to critical minerals known as rare earths that are used in electric vehicles. Beijing hopes US Restrictions in return will loosen on exports, including software for semiconductor design, something the White House has recently floated. For NPR News, I'm Billen Marks in London.

[Jack Spear]

On Wall street, the dow is up 105 points today. You're listening to NPR. According to authorities in the Austrian city of Graz, a former student was responsible for opening fire at a school there, killing 10 people and injuring others before turning the gun on himself. Shooting took place in the morning local time. Police there say the 21 year old Austrian man who carried out the shooting used two weapons which he appeared to own legally. In these early weeks of Leo XIV's papacy, women who aspire to become Catholic deacons say they are hope. NPR's Jason DeRose reports there is a chance the new pope could expand the ministry beyond men.

[Jason DeRose]

In the New Testament, the writer Paul refers to a woman as a deacon, but the church later restricted the ministry to men only. Now reforms begun under Pope Francis could mean an expansion of the diaconate to women. Jasmine Jimenez serves a parish in Manhattan Beach, California.

[Jasmine Jimenez]

And I thought, wow, something is stirring here and I want to continue to pay attention to that and what female deacons might look like for the Catholic Church.

[Jason DeRose]

A document approved last year says the question remains open and that, quote, discernment should continue. Pope Leo has been non committal, citing the long tradition of male only clergy. But women aspiring to serve as deacons say they're ready to work with him to make their hope a reality. Jason DeRose, NPR News.

[Jack Spear]

A major face off between Getty Images and an AI company in the British high court. Getty's accusing the company, Stability AI of using copyrighted material to train generative AI to. Tech companies have long cited what's known as fair use or fair dealing for their appropriations of writing and images. Getty was among the first to challenge those practices when it filed copyright infringement lawsuits in the US and the UK in early 2023. I'm Jack Spear, NPR News, in Washington.

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