Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, sparking backlash over politicized military use. California officials call the move excessive, noting mostly peaceful protests and a USD 134M deployment cost. 

Toxic Canadian wildfire smoke drifts into the US; states urge residents to stay indoors and shut windows. Air quality alerts hit Texas, Minnesota, and Michigan as haze spreads; minimal surface impact expected, experts say.