National Guard in LA, College Sports Pay, and Tony Awards Winners - June 9, 2025

National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

• ⚡ President Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops to LA without the governor's request, a rare move not seen in six decades.
• ⚠️ The deployment followed ICE immigration raids targeting the garment district, sparking protests where some demonstrators became violent.
• 🗣️ California Governor Gavin Newsome and LA's mayor criticized the deployment as unnecessary and escalating tensions, formally requesting its rescission.
• 🚨 Federal agents used crowd control measures like pepper balls and tear gas, while Trump cited the need to protect federal agents from "violent insurrectionist mobs."

Legal and International News

• ⚖️ Kilmar Alrego Garcia, previously deported in error, is back in the US facing new charges for allegedly being a key player in an international smuggling ring with gang ties.
• 🏛️ President Trump stated the Justice Department, not him, made the decision to bring Garcia back, but believes the new charges will be an "easy case."
• 🚢 Israel intercepted a ship carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg, headed for Gaza, calling it a "publicity stunt" while activists labeled the interception a "kidnapping."

Sports and Entertainment Highlights

• 🏆 In college sports, a historic multi-billion dollar settlement allows universities to pay athletes directly, ending antitrust lawsuits and distributing $2.8 billion over a decade.
• 🎾 Koko Goff won her first French Open title, and Carlos Alcarz achieved a historic comeback victory in the men's singles final.
• 🐎 Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes, securing two legs of horse racing's triple crown.
• 🏅 Broadway's biggest night saw "Maybe Happy Ending" win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, capping a record-breaking profitable season.

Consumer and Economic News

• 🥚 An egg recall impacts 1.7 million eggs from August Egg Company due to a Salmonella outbreak, with at least 79 people sickened, primarily in Western states.
• 🛒 Retailers are increasing their own private label brands to keep prices down, a trend expected to accelerate due to tariffs, offering consumers a more budget-friendly option.
• 🤝 Experts predict the popularity of store brands will soar, as they typically cost about 20% less than national brands and retailers have better control over production costs.