Up First from NPR National Guard Ruling, Divisions On Iran, EU and Iran Diplomacy
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Jun 20, 2025 A federal court allows President Trump to maintain control of 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid rising tensions. Divisions emerge within the MAGA movement regarding military action against Iran, complicating his diplomatic stance. Meanwhile, European ministers seek to mediate the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as Netanyahu considers airstrikes on Iranian sites. The podcast also takes a look at the shifting landscape of abortion access in the U.S. after Roe v. Wade, revealing surprising trends in abortion rates.
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Court Upholds Trump's National Guard Control
- The Ninth Circuit Court allowed President Trump to keep control of the LA National Guard due to violent protests disrupting federal law enforcement.
- The court emphasized this was about deployment authority, not troop actions once federalized.
MAGA Split on Iran Conflict
- Trump's base is divided on strikes against Iran, torn between America First non-intervention and support for Israel.
- Key MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon warn against war, while others support backing Israel.
Diplomacy Attempts Amid Israel-Iran War
- European diplomats met with Iran to push for diplomacy amid Israel-Iran conflict, while Israel insists it can strike Iran's nuclear sites alone.
- There are concerns about escalating violence and differing views on the war from regional and international actors.