On Sunday, February 2, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose President Donald Trump's intensified efforts against illegal immigration. The demonstration began around 9 a.m. on Olvera Street and soon led to the blockage of both sides of the 101 Freeway, causing significant traffic delays.
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has pledged to prosecute protesters who engage in criminal acts, signaling a sharp departure from the policies of his predecessor, Mike Schmidt. Vasquez’s announcement came during a Wednesday press briefing following an anti-Trump protest in Portland that resulted in the arrests of five anarchist militants.
Following the swearing-in, President Trump promptly initiated a series of executive actions aimed at reversing several policies from the previous administration.
House Republicans are accusing Harvard University of hindering an investigation into an alleged attack on a Jewish student, expressing their frustration in a letter sent on Wednesday.
Nassau County, New York, made its first arrest under the new Mask Transparency Act, which prohibits protesters from wearing masks in public, except for medical or religious reasons.
In response to the announcement of Democratic Governor Tim Walz's upcoming visit to Newport Beach, the city's Republican Mayor issued a critique, underscoring the vast differences between the liberal policies promoted by Walz and the conservative principles that guide Newport Beach.
