Pentagon recalls another 1,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

Pentagon recalls another 1,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

The Pentagon has withdrawn more than a thousand National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles, further scaling back President Donald Trump's controversial deployment. Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethon July 30 recalled 1,350 California National Guardsmen assigned to protect federal buildings and personnel amid public uproarfollowing recent Immigration and Customs Enforcementraidsacross the city and Southern California. The troop withdrawal comes with about a week left in what the White House described as a 60-day deployment that started on June 7. Two weeks ago the administration called back2,000 California National Guardsmenfrom their assignments in Los Angeles. Troop withdrawal, phase 1:Pentagon pulls 2,000 National Guard members from Los Angeles in immigration rollback Approximately 250 troops will remain in Los Angeles to protect personnel and property, the Pentagon said. At the peak of their deployment, nearly 5,000 service members weredispatched to the region: most were National Guard troops, but Trumpalso sent 700 Marinesto guard federal property in the city. The troops were directed tosuppress protestsand to protect ICE agents conducting immigration raids. Several California Democratic lawmakerscriticized the June deployment, calling it anoverreach of presidential authority, accusing Trump of inciting violence.Trump'sresponse at the time was that "Los Angeles would be burning right now" without the military presence. CaliforniaGov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat,suedthe Trump administration, alleging the deployment was unlawful. A San Franciscoappeals court ruledthat the troops could remain. Newsom said July 30 ina post on Xthat Trump's "chaotic, needless takeover of the California National Guard, his political theatrics in LA have blown up in his face." "President Trump is realizing that his political theater backfired. This militarization was always unnecessary and deeply unpopular," Newsom said ina statement. Raids and deportations has a heavy cost:Deportations are taking a toll on California's economy - and have only just begun Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also viewed the deployment as a "political stunt" and said in aJuly 30 post on Xthe withdrawal was a "win." Bass said she would continue to pressure the administration until "ALL troops are out of L.A." Hegseth responded to Bass in an X post of his own. "You're welcome Mayor. These brave troops are redeploying because their mission was so successful. You should be thanking them for saving your city from mobs & chaos," Hegseth said. "We will continue to support law enforcement – even when you won't." The troop deployment has been estimated to cost about $134 million, according to the Pentagon. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Pentagon recalls 1,000 more National Guard troops from Los Angeles

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Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline looms

Dozens of countries with no deals face higher tariffs as trade deadline looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of much higher duties on their exports to the United States on Aug. 7, a potential blow to the global economy, because they haven't yet reached a trade deal with theTrumpadministration. President Donald Trump had threatened to impose the newtariffson Aug. 1 but delayed the deadline by a week just hours before they were supposed to take effect. Some of the United States' biggest trading partnershave reached agreements, or at least the outlines of one, including theEuropean Union, theUnited Kingdom, andJapan. Even so, those countries face much higher tariffs than were in effect before Trump took office. And other large trading partners — most notablyChinaandMexico— received an extension to keep negotiating, but they will likely end up paying more. Trump intends the duties to bring backmanufacturingto the United States, while also forcing other countries to reduce their trade barriers to U.S. exports. Trump argues that foreign exporters will pay the cost of the tariffs, but so far economists have found that most are being paid by U.S. companies. And measures of U.S. inflation havestarted to tick higheras prices of imported goods, such as furniture, appliances, and toys rise. Countries without an agreement face duties ranging between 10% and 40%, according to Trump's executive order signed on Thursday. That includes large economies such as Canada, Taiwan, and India, as well as many smaller countries like South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and eventiny Lesotho. Will the deadline hold this time? Trump's originalApril 2 "Liberation Day"announcement threatened to impose import taxes of up to 50% on nearly 60 countries and economies, including the 27-nation European Union. Those duties, originally scheduled for April 9, were then postponed twice, first to July 9 and then Aug. 1. On Wednesday, Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social, "THE AUGUST FIRST DEADLINE IS THE AUGUST FIRST DEADLINE — IT STANDS STRONG, AND WILL NOT BE EXTENDED." As of Thursday afternoon, White House representatives — and Trump himself — had insisted that no more delays were possible. But when Trumpsigned the orderThursday night imposing new tariffs on 68 countries and the European Union, the start date of the punishing import taxes waspushed back seven daysso that the tariff schedule could be updated. The change — while potentially welcome news to countries that had not yet reached a deal with the U.S. — injected a new dose of uncertainty for consumers and businesses still wondering what's going to happen and when. Which countries have a trade agreement? In a flurry of last minute deal-making, the Trump has been announcing agreements as late as Thursday, but they are largely short on details. On Thursday, the U.S. and Pakistanreached a trade agreementexpected to allow Washington to help develop Pakistan's largely untappedoil reservesand lower tariffs for the South Asian country. And on Wednesday, Trump announced a deal with South Korea that would impose 15% tariffs on goods from that country. That is below the 25% duties that Trump threatened in April. Agreements have also been reached with the European Union,Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam,the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. The agreement with the Philippines barely reduced the tariff it will pay, from 20% to 19%. And which countries don't? Of the 68 countries, along with the EU, that appear in Trump's executive order, the majority do not have deals. That includes Algeria, now facing a tariff of 30%; Iraq at 35%; Syria at 41%, Switzerland at 39% and Taiwan at 20%. Trump had already slapped large duties on Brazil and India even before the August deadline was reached. In the case of Brazil, Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday imposing a 50% duty on imports, though he exempted several large categories, including aircraft, aluminum, and energy products. Trump isangry at Brazil's governmentbecause it is prosecuting its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for attempting to overturn his election loss in 2022. Trump was indicted on a similar charge in 2023. While Trump has sought to justify the widespread tariffs as an effort to combat the United States' chronic trade deficits, the U.S. actually has a trade surplus with Brazil — meaning it sells more goods and services to Brazil than it buys from that country. Late Wednesday, Trump said that India wouldpay a 25% dutyon all its exports, in part because it has continued to purchase oil from Russia. On Thursday, the White House said it had extended the deadline to reach a deal with Mexico for another 90 days, citing the complexity of the trade relationship, which is governed by the trade agreement Trump reached when he updated NAFTA in his first term. For smaller countries caught in Trump's cross hairs, the Aug. 1 deadline is particularly difficult because the White House has acknowledged they aren't able to negotiate with every country facing tariff threats.Lesotho,for example, a small country in southern Africa, was hit with a 50% duty on April 2, and even though it was postponed, the threat has already devastated its apparel industry, costing thousands of jobs. On Thursday, the country faced a 15% tariff. "There's 200 countries,'' the president acknowledgedearlier this month. "You can't talk to all of them.'' ___ AP Writers Josh Boak and Wyatte Grantham-Philipps contributed to this report.

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Trump officials headed to Gaza to inspect food distribution centers amid hunger crisis

Trump officials headed to Gaza to inspect food distribution centers amid hunger crisis

WASHINGTON ―President Donald Trumpis sending two top White House officials to Gaza on Aug. 1 to inspect food distribution centers and meet with Gazans amid intensifying global scrutiny over thehunger crisis in the territory. Steven Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, and U.S. Ambassador to IsraelMike Huckabeewill "secure a plan to deliver more food and meet with local Gazans to hear firsthand about this dire situation" during the rare trip, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on July 31. Following their visit, Witkoff and Huckabee are expected to meet with Trump to approve the administration's final plan for food and aid distribution in the region amid Israel's ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza. More:'Every ounce of food': Trump presses Israel on starvation in Gaza; 'children look very hungry' Witkoff and Huckabee spoke to Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuon the morning of July 31 about delivering food and aid to the area, Leavitt said. "It's terrible what's occurring there. It's a terrible thing. People are very hungry," Trump told reporters. "You know, the United States gave $60 million for food and it's a shame, because I don't see the results of it. And we gave it to people that in theory are watching over it fairly closely. We wanted Israel to watch over it." More:One meal a day. $20 for an egg. Choosing which kid gets fed. Starvation stalks Gaza More:Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine An alert issued this week by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification raised the prospect of a famine unfolding in Gaza. The United Nations' World Food Programme said a third of Gaza's population does not eat for several days at a time and that one in four Gazans are "enduring famine-like conditions." The Hamas-run health ministry, the chief source of health data in Gaza, said more than 100 people have died from malnutrition in recent days. Trump broke with Netanyahu earlier this weekby saying he disagrees with the Israeli prime minister's claim that no starvation is taking place among the people of Gaza, and he urged Israel to let more food into the enclave. Asimages of emaciated children in Gazahave alarmed the world, Netanyahu denied Israel is conducting a starvation campaign, calling such accusations a "bold-faced lie" and even rejecting that starvation is occurring. Trump also said July 31 that Witkoff will later travel to Russia ahead of a new 10-day deadline the president set for the country to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face U.S. tariffs and other penalties. "Going to Israel, and then he's going to Russia, believe it or not," Trump said. Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Trump sends Witkoff, Huckabee to Gaza amid hunger crisis

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James Van Der Beek Reveals Update In Colorectal Cancer Battle: 'Full-Time Job'

James Van Der Beek Reveals Update In Colorectal Cancer Battle: 'Full-Time Job'

James Van Der Beekis sharing an update on his battle with colorectal cancer. During an interview withTODAY.com, the 48-year-old actor revealed that he'll likely be living with the disease for the "rest of my life." Van Der Beek -- who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2023 and publicly shared the news last year -- described his cancer battle as a "full-time job." "I'm just on the journey. ... It's a process. It'll probably be a process for the rest of my life," theDawson's Creekalum said. Van Der Beek -- who has not publicly disclosed whether he's undergone typical treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery -- noted that he's made many lifestyle diet changes amid his battle with the disease, including yoga, keto diet, and "finding beauty of just taking things a little bit more slowly and prioritizing rest and really allowing that to be the job." The 48-year-old reflected on starring in theLegally Blondeprequel series,Elle, telling TODAY.com that "the greatest thing about work is cancer doesn't exist between action and cut." "It was fun to drop in and just have a blast because it's such a great cast, a great production, and everybody out there is really talented," he added. Last November, Van Der Beekrevealedhis colorectal cancer diagnosis while speaking withPeople. "I have colorectal cancer. I've been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family," he said in an exclusive statement. "There's reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good," he added. Per theAmerican Cancer Society,Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum, which make up the large intestine in the digestive system. Van Der Beek previously shared that the first symptoms he experienced were bowel changes, before he then underwent a colonsocopy, which ultimately led to his diagnosis. "I got screened at 46," theVarsity Bluesstar told TODAY.com. "I didn't realize they had dropped it to 45. I thought I was way ahead of the game." "Even just the slightest little change, it could be something, but ... don't think that not having symptoms means you don't have to get screened, especially for something that is this curable when caught early," he shared. "That's really what I want to get across." "I ate as well as I could. I was healthy. I was in amazing cardiovascular shape," he explained. "There was no reason in my mind that I should have gotten a positive diagnosis." After publicly revealing his diagnosis last year, Van Der Beek said he's even received support from strangers -- several of whom have shared that his diagnosis have inspired them to get screened. "Guys I see at the gas station, people come up to me at a coffee shop, I appreciate it every time," he said. "That's been stuff that really makes me cry. When people say, 'I got checked, I got a colonoscopy, I got a polyp removed,' ... just to save somebody that journey." Meanwhile, Van Der Beek opened up about how him and his wife, Kimberly, shared the news of his cancer diagnosis with their six kids during an appearance on theTodayshow. TheOne Tree Hillalum -- who shares Olivia, 14, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 6, Jeremiah, 2, with Kimberly -- said, "I'm far from an expert, but our approach was just be as honest as possible, as honest to the degree of their understanding, right?" "Because they know. They can sense that Dad's having a tough day. They know if Dad's in pain," he continued. "They know, and so by not telling them I think you'e confusing them even more." View this post on Instagram Van Der Beek went on share advice for other parents who may be experiencing a similar struggle, and are finding a way to tell their children about their diagnosis. "Just allow yourself to be surprised by their resiliency," he explained. "When you tell them what you're doing, and you tell them the approach, they can see it and they can feel it, and I think it's also your journey is their journey." "Don't rob them of the opportunity for them to show up for you, emotionally," he added. "I have kids making me tea. 'Dad, what do you need?' There's been a lot of beauty that's come out of it, but I would love to save everybody this journey, which is why I'm saying get screened." During his appearance on the morning show, Van Deer Beek shared that he's "feeling great." "Today, I'm feeling great, yeah. It's been a journey," he said, adding, "There are just so many ups and downs and so many unknowns. Cancer is, I call it a full-time job."

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Mandy Moore Shares Heartwarming Family Photo with All 3 Kids from 'Epic' Beach Vacation in Mexico with Their 'Besties'

Mandy Moore Shares Heartwarming Family Photo with All 3 Kids from 'Epic' Beach Vacation in Mexico with Their 'Besties'

Mandy Moore/Instagram Mandy Moore is sharing some adorable snaps from her family's beach vacation in Mexico The 'This Is Us' alum could be seen posing with all three of her kids in a sweet family photo Moore shares sons Ozzy, 2, and Gus, 4, as well as daughter Lou, 10 months, with husband Taylor Goldsmith Mandy Moore'sfamily enjoyed some time by the water on their recent trip to Mexico. TheTangledactress, 41, shared an adorable photo of her family of fiveon Instagramon Thursday, July 31, as she recounted her time spent at the beach on vacation. In the sweet photo, Moore could be seen sitting in the surf alongside her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, while her son Oscar "Ozzy," 2, hung on around her neck. Sitting beside the star, her 4-year-old son August "Gus" was pictured squishing his hands into the sand and looking down. Goldsmith propped up the couple's newest addition, 10-month-old daughter Louise "Lou," as she sat in his lap. Other snaps showed the family enjoying the beach and watching sunsets. "Nothing beats a beach vacation with some of your besties (here's looking you at you@whatsgabycookin)," Moore wrote in her caption. "What an epic few days,@fspuntamita! We can't wait to come back (Gus hasn't stopped talking about it)!!" Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Moore recently appeared onKylie Kelce'spodcastNot Gonna Lieand was asked by the podcaster if shegot a lot of opinionsabout having her baby daughter Lou when she was 40. "Yes and no. I mean, I feel like having my third child at 40, this term 'geriatric pregnancy' that's thrown around. I think at least in my experience, so many of my friends are having kids later in life, whether it's by choice or it's by circumstance or biology," Moore began. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf "I think the thing that I had the most trouble with is just like this system in general kind of treating us as this anomaly that we're like too old and we're too complicated or high risk, and really, it's like, 'Nope, we're just human beings.'" "And I feel like it's just such an outdated label," she continued. "So it's less about how I think the people and the perceptions they may have had, like the people in my life, it was just more about the healthcare system in general. It feels like such an outdated one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to just women in general." Earlier this year in May, Moorecelebrated her first Mother's Dayas amom of threeby sharing an Instagram post dedicated to her mom, Stacy Moore, who also has three children. The carousel contained four throwback images of Mandy with her mom, one of which also included her grandma, Eileen. "Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mother figures in our lives, including my own mama who juggled 3 kids effortlessly (HOW!??)," she captioned the post, before reflecting on her personal experience with motherhood. "Being a mom is the single greatest gift of my life and while you're never off the clock worrying or stressing or planning, the quiet, unmistakable joy triumphs over everything else," the actress continued. "I'm endlessly grateful to the moms in my life who model what it takes, lend an ear, make the best suggestions, and generally make me feel less alone on the journey." Read the original article onPeople

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Mandy Moore Shares Heartwarming Family Photo with All 3 Kids from 'Epic' Beach Vacation in Mexico with Their 'Besties'

Mandy Moore Shares Heartwarming Family Photo with All 3 Kids from 'Epic' Beach Vacation in Mexico with Their 'Besties' Mandy...

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