NPR News: 06-11-2025 7AM EDT

Summary

Federal Immigration Raids Trigger Curfew and Military Deployment in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass has imposed a curfew effective overnight within a one-square-mile area of downtown as protests against federal immigration raids escalate. The situation has led to a mix of violent clashes with police, instances of looting, and numerous peaceful demonstrations. President Donald Trump has responded by deploying thousands of U.S. troops to the city, asserting that his intervention has "saved the city from burning down" (00:14).

California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized the President's actions in an eight-minute address, accusing Trump of undermining due process rights and deploying a "military dragnet" across Los Angeles. Newsom specifically condemned the deployment of 700 marines, stating, “We honor their service, we honor their bravery, but we do not want our streets militarized by our own armed forces. Not in LA, not in California, not anywhere” (00:49; 01:01). He further asserted that Trump is prioritizing "theatrics over public safety" and announced that California would continue to challenge the use of the Marines and National Guard in federal court (01:12).

Nationwide Protests Against Federal Immigration Policies

The protests against federal immigration raids are not limited to Los Angeles. Major cities across the United States, including New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Philadelphia, and Seattle, have witnessed significant demonstrations. In Chicago, thousands gathered to protest, and a concerning incident occurred when a car reportedly drove into the crowd of protesters. As of the latest reports, it remains unclear whether anyone was injured or if the driver has been apprehended (01:27).

U.S. Allies Impose Sanctions on Israeli Officials Amid Middle East Tensions

International tensions have also been highlighted as several U.S. allies have sanctioned two Israeli officials, accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned these sanctions, specifically targeting the actions of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia. Rubio stated, “These sanctions do not advance U.S. efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza” (02:15). In contrast, the British government has defended its decision, explaining that the sanctions aim to pressure the Israeli government to halt the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank and to address the incitement of "extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights."

Elon Musk Apologizes to President Trump After Public Exchange

In a surprising turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has issued an apology to President Trump following a series of personal insults exchanged between the two. The dispute initially arose when Musk criticized the multi-trillion-dollar tax cut and spending bill supported by Trump. Acknowledging that his previous posts about the President "went too far," Musk has sought to mend fences after their public disagreement last week (02:53).

Controversy Surrounds Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Decision to Dismantle CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

Public health has come under scrutiny as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a controversial decision to dismiss all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine recommendations. Will Stone reports that this unprecedented move has alarmed medical and public health communities, who fear it could undermine established vaccine policies. Dr. Jonathan Temte, former chair of the committee, questioned the necessity of removing 17 members, suggesting it could lead to "a rubber stamp for an unscientific, uninformed approach" (03:29; 03:52). Kennedy has defended his actions by claiming they are necessary to "restore confidence in vaccines and eliminate conflicts of interest," but experts argue that the committee already adheres to stringent ethics standards (04:02).

Upcoming Consumer Price Report and Progress in U.S.-China Trade Negotiations

Economic indicators are set to be released today, with expectations that the annual consumer inflation rate increased by 2.5% in May, surpassing April’s figures. Excluding volatile sectors like food and energy, forecasters anticipate the core inflation rate to rise between 2.0% and 2.9% (04:13). Additionally, negotiators from the United States and China have reached an agreement on a framework aimed at resolving ongoing trade disputes. While the specifics remain undisclosed, officials from both nations confirmed that this development marks progress toward implementing the agreements discussed during last month’s Geneva talks, which primarily focused on issues related to mineral and technology exports.

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Timestamps

• 00:14: Introduction to protests and military deployment in Los Angeles
• 00:49: Gavin Newsom's address criticizing President Trump
• 01:01: Detailed quote from Gavin Newsom
• 01:12: Newsom's déclaration on legal challenges
• 01:27: Nationwide protests and incident in Chicago
• 02:15: Marco Rubio's condemnation of international sanctions
• 02:53: Elon Musk's apology to President Trump
• 03:29: Will Stone on the firing of CDC advisory panel members
• 03:52: Steve Futterman's quote on the CDC panel
• 04:02: Kennedy's justification vs. experts' concerns
• 04:13: Consumer price report and US-China negotiations

Transcript

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[Korva Coleman]

Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. An oven arc curfew is in effect for a small part of Los Angeles. Mayor Karen Bass declared the curfew for one square mile of downtown la. There have been some violent clashes with police and some looting along with many peaceful protests for some. For several days, demonstrators have been protesting federal immigration raids in the Los Angeles area. President Trump has deployed thousands of US Troops to la. He says he has saved the city from burning down. California Governor Gavin Newsom has given a speech saying Trump is abusing his power. Steve Futterman reports.

[Gavin Newsom]

During an eight minute address, Newsom said the president is undermining due process rights and is pulling a military dragnet across LA. He specifically criticized the deployment of 700 marines.

[Steve Futterman]

We honor their service, we honor their bravery, but we do not want our streets militarized by our own armed forces. Not in la, not in California, not anywhere.

[Gavin Newsom]

He said Trump is choosing theatrics over public safety. Newsom said California will continue fighting in federal court. The state is challenging the use of the Marines and the National Guard. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futherman in Los Angeles.

[Korva Coleman]

It's not just in Los Angeles. Protests against federal immigration raids have been held in many major cities in recent days. They include New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle and more. In Chicago, thousands of protesters turned out to demonstrate against immigration raids. Chicago police say that at one point a car drove into that crowd of protesters. It's not clear if anyone was hurt and it's not clear if the driver has been arrested. Several US Allies have imposed sanctions on two Israeli officials, accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is criticizing the sanctions. As NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports, Secretary Rubio.

[Marco Rubio]

Is condemning the U.K. canada, Norway, New Zealand and Australia for their sanctions on two sitting members of the Israeli Cabinet, Itamar Ben Gvir and Betsolil Smotrich. Rubio says in a state that these sanctions do not advance U.S. efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. The British government says its sanctions are meant to pressure the Israeli government to stop expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank. It accuses the too far right Cabinet members of inciting, quote, extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News.

[Korva Coleman]

The State Department billionaire Elon Musk has issued an apology to President Trump. He and Trump traded insults last week that grew very personal. It started when Musk began criticizing the multi trillion dollar tax cut and spending bill backed by Trump. Musk now says his postings about Trump went too far. This is npr. Medical groups and public health leaders are criticizing a decision by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. NPR's Will Stone reports. Kennedy fired every member of a panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about vaccines.

[Will Stone]

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Pract makes recommendations to the CDC on who should get vaccines and when. Kennedy has the authority to replace anyone. But his move flies in the face of precedent and has alarmed many in the medical and public health establishment, who worry this could clear the way for future decisions that undermine vaccine policy. Dr. Jonathan Temte at the University of Wisconsin was chair of the committee from 2012 to 2015.

[Steve Futterman]

Getting rid of 17 members and replacing them? Are we just looking for a rubber stamp for an unscientific, uninformed approach?

[Will Stone]

Kennedy says the firings were necessary to restore confidence in vaccines and eliminate conflicts of interest. But Tempte and other experts point out the committee has strong ethics rules. Will Stone, NPR News.

[Korva Coleman]

The government will release its latest report on May's consumer prices today. Some forecasters expect consumer inflation on an annual basis grew last month by 2.5%. That would be bigger than April's report. The volatile categories of food and energy are pulled out. Forecasters think the core rate of inflation rose by 2, 2.9%. Negotiators from the US and China have agreed on a framework to resolve trade disputes. Few details have been released, but officials from both sides say it's progress toward implementing agreements made during talks in Geneva last month. Disputes included mineral and technology exports. I'm Korva Coleman, NPR News.

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