California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles without the state's approval. Newsom, clearly fired up, even dared a top immigration official to arrest him during an MSNBC interview. The lawsuit challenges whether the feds can federalize the state's National Guard against its will—especially during protests against federal immigration raids.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another political spat—it’s a high-stakes fight over who controls state resources during tense, divisive moments. If the feds can override a governor’s authority on National Guard deployments, it sets a risky precedent for state autonomy. And with Newsom openly taunting Trump’s team, this legal battle could escalate fast.