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Los Angeles remains in unrest. 

The Pentagon deployed 2,000 additional National Guardsmen (4,000 total) and 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles County to protect “federal property and personnel.” Local officials say most anti-ICE protests—now popping up across the country—have been peaceful, though demonstrators have thrown fireworks and rocks at police and set fire to several self-driving taxis. Police have used “less-lethal” weapons, such as tear gas and rubber bullets, to dispel unlawful gatherings. 

President Trump says the city would be “burning to the ground” had he not deployed backup. California Governor Newsom (D) condemned the violence but accused Trump of trying to “fan the flames.” 

On Monday, the Golden State sued Trump, claiming his deployment of California’s National Guard “exceeds the federal government’s authority.” President Trump later suggested Governor Newsom should be arrested for impeding ICE.

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ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Obeying God when He calls us to love and pray for our enemies requires genuine humility and deep faith. But loving them reflects our Father—who loved His enemies so much that He allowed His only Son to be killed so we could have an eternal relationship with Him.

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them… But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High.” 
Luke 6:32, 35 (CSB) (read full passage)