NPR News: 06-10-2025 6PM EDT

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NPR News Now: Detailed Summary of June 10, 2025, 6 PM EDT Episode

Released on June 10, 2025

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1. Federal and State Tensions Over National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Court Decision and California’s Response

At the start of the episode, Jack Speier reports on a pivotal legal decision concerning the deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marines in Los Angeles for immigration raids and protest responses. A federal court has declined to issue an immediate restraining order against this deployment, setting the stage for an upcoming hearing later in the week.

Marisa Lagos from KQED in San Francisco provides further details, highlighting California Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal actions. Governor Newsom is seeking a temporary restraining order to restrict federal troops from participating in law enforcement actions beyond protecting federal property and personnel. Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasizes that "the military should not be policing civilian streets of the United States of America," underscoring the state’s stance against federal intervention (Marisa Lagos, [00:59]).

The state lawsuit argues that the President's mobilization of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines is unlawful, especially since the protests in Los Angeles have been largely peaceful and adequately managed by local police forces (Marisa Lagos, [01:07]).

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2. President Trump Defends Military Deployment Amid Political Tensions

Trump's Defense and Allegations

Jack Speier continues the segment by detailing President Trump's defense of the administration's decision to deploy Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Speaking at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Trump accused California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of orchestrating protests by allegedly paying individuals to disrupt his administration's enforcement actions. He labeled both Newsom and Bass as incompetent in handling the protests, asserting, "They have no idea how to deal with these situations" ([01:25]).

This address by Trump coincides with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and a significant military parade scheduled for the weekend, highlighting the administration's focus on military presence and national security.

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3. World Bank Forecasts Global Economy to Avoid Recession, Despite Trade Tensions

Economic Projections Amid Trade Wars

Shifting to economic news, Scott Horsley reports that the World Bank anticipates the global economy will grow by 2.3% in 2025, a slight downgrade from earlier projections of nearly 3%. This adjustment is primarily due to the ongoing trade war initiated by President Trump, characterized by double-digit tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports and threats of further tax increases.

“These trade tensions are expected to lead to sharply lower economic growth,” Horsley explains ([02:06]). The World Bank also projects that the U.S. economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 and 1.6% in 2026, which is roughly half the growth rate experienced in 2024. These figures reflect concerns that Trump's trade policies are not only dampening global economic prospects but also significantly restraining domestic growth.

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4. US-China Trade Talks Show Signs of Progress as Markets React Positively

Negotiations and Market Responses

In a related development, Jack Speier reports optimism among investors following the second day of U.S.-China trade talks in London. A Chinese delegation engaged with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, and Trade Representative Jamison Greer. These discussions follow previous negotiations in Geneva, which resulted in a temporary 90-day suspension of triple-digit tariffs, providing a brief respite in the ongoing trade conflict.

Despite President Trump's remarks that negotiating with China is "not easy," the talks have instilled confidence in the markets. Reflecting this sentiment, stock indices reached near all-time highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 105 points and the Nasdaq rising by 123 points ([02:44]).

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5. Greta Thunberg Deported Following Gaza Aid Ship Seizure

Environmental Activism and International Tensions

NPR also covers the deportation of renowned environmental activist Greta Thunberg by Israel, following the military's seizure of a Gaza-bound ship. Thunberg, who was aboard the vessel carrying aid to Gaza, described the situation as "chaotic and uncertain" upon her arrival in Paris ([02:44]).

The activists involved, including Thunberg, assert that their actions aim to protest both the ongoing war and Israel's restrictions on aid. Israel maintains that such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza, emphasizing the security rationale behind the blockade and the seizure of unauthorized vessels.

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6. BTS Members Complete Military Service Amid Band’s 12th Anniversary Preparations

K-Pop Stars Fulfill Military Obligations

Turning to entertainment news, Anthony Kuhn in Seoul reports that two members of the globally acclaimed K-pop band BTS, Kim Nam Joon (RM) and Kim Taehyung (V), have been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service. RM and V concluded their service after fulfilling the requirement of 18 months, with three other band members expected to be discharged before the month's end ([03:58]).

In a public appearance on a soccer field, RM showcased his saxophone skills and expressed gratitude to fans for their patience. V served as a military policeman during his service. BTS’s management company, HYBE, is planning celebrations for the 12th anniversary of the band’s debut. Although several members have engaged in solo projects, the group has not undertaken any collective activities since 2022. RM expressed enthusiasm about releasing a new album and returning to the stage soon, signaling a potential revival of group activities ([03:58]).

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7. Crude Oil Prices Remain Steady Amid Ongoing Trade Discussions

Oil Market Stability Despite Trade Uncertainties

Finally, Jack Speier provides an update on the energy sector, noting that crude oil futures continued to hover near seven-week highs. This stability persists despite ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. However, oil prices experienced a slight decline, dropping 31 cents per barrel to $64.98 by the end of the trading day ([04:44]).

The persistent trade tensions and economic uncertainties continue to influence energy markets, reflecting the broader impacts of geopolitical dynamics on commodity prices.

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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights presented in the June 10, 2025, episode of NPR News Now. From federal and state disputes over military deployments to global economic forecasts, trade negotiations, environmental activism, entertainment milestones, and energy market trends, the episode provides listeners with a broad spectrum of current events shaping the world today.

Transcript

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[Jack Spear]

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Speier. A federal court declined to issue an immediate order preventing National Guard and U.S. marines from assisting in immigration raids or protest responses in Los Angeles, though a hearing has now been set for later this week. California has also filed a lawsuit. From member station KQED in San Francisco, Marisa Lagos reports.

[Marisa Lagos]

California Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking a temporary restraining order that would bar federal troops from aiding in any law enforcement action other than protecting federal property and personnel. The state wants the court to return the National Guard to Newsom's command. Says Attorney General Rob Bonta, the military.

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Should not be policing civilian streets of the United States of America. It is a core principle and enshrined in law.

[Marisa Lagos]

The request comes one day after California filed suit claiming the President's mobilization of 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines is illegal. The lawsuit contends that the protests have been largely peaceful and that local police are equipped to respond. For NPR News, I'm Marisa Lagos in San Francisco.

[Jack Spear]

President Trump used an appearance at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, today to defend his administration's decision to send Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Trump, without evidence, claiming California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass have paid people to protest his administration's enforcement actions. Trump also accused both Newsom and Bass of incompetence in terms of dealing with the protests. Trump's address comes ahead of the 250th anniversary of the army and a major military parade scheduled for this coming weekend. In Washington, forecasters at the World bank think the global economy will manage to dodge a recession this year. But as NPR's Scott Horsley explains, trade tensions are expected to lead to sharply lower economic growth.

[Scott Horsley]

The World bank expects the global economy to grow just 2.3% this year. Back in January, forecasters were projecting nearly 3% global growth. That's been downgraded as a result of President Trump's trade war and the uncertainty that's followed. Trump has ordered double digit tariffs on nearly everything the US Imports, and he's threatened to push import taxes even higher. World bank forecasters say that will also put the brakes on the United States own economic growth. They're projecting a growth rate of just 1.4% for the U.S. economy this year and 1.6% next year. That's about half the growth rate the U.S. enjoyed in 2024. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

[Jack Spear]

High hopes on the part of some investors as the US And China held a second day of trade talks in London. A Chinese delegation meeting with U.S. commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade Representative Jamison Greer. The talks followed the negotiations in Geneva last month that brought a temporary respite to the the ongoing trade fight. Two countries agreeing to a 90 day suspension of triple digit tariffs. President Trump has said, though negotiating with China is, quote, not easy. Stocks drifted to near all time highs again today. The dow was up 105 points. The Nasdaq rose 123. This is NPR. Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg a day after the military seized a Gaza bound ship that she and others were on. Thunberg spoke after arriving in Paris, describing what she called a chaotic and uncertain situation during the detention. She was one of 12 passengers on board the boat that was carrying aid to people in Gaza. The activists say they are protesting the war as well as Israeli aid restrictions. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. Two members of the popular K pop band BTS have been discharged from South Korea's military and appears. Anthony Kuhn in Seoul says three other band members are expected to be discharged before the end of the month.

[Anthony Kuhn]

Kim Nam Joon and Kim Taehyung go by the stage names RM and V respectively. They met with media and screaming fans on a soccer field. RM played the saxophone and thanked his fans for waiting for him. All able bodied South Korean males are required to serve 1821 months of military service. RM played in a military band and V served as a military policeman. BTS's management company, HYBE, is planning a celebration this week of the 12th anniversary of the band's debut. Several BTS members have done solo projects, but the band hasn't done any group work since 2022. RM said he wants to make a new album and get back on stage as soon as possible. Anthony Kuhn, NPR News, Seoul.

[Jack Spear]

Crude oil futures prices continue to hold near seven week highs as trade talks between the world's two biggest economies continue. Still, oil fell modestly today, down 31 cents a barrel to $64.98 a barrel. In New York, I'm Jack Spear, NPR News, in Washington.

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