With California and the White House now in a legal standoff over Trump's deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles, Gov. Newsom is no longer holding back in his fierce criticism of the Trump administration.

Late-night activity was limited, and downtown Los Angeles remained relatively quiet late Tuesday and into Wednesday as the curfew issued by Mayor Karen Bass went into effect.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to CBS News Los Angeles early Wednesday that 17 people were arrested for breaking the curfew,

The public fight between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump keeps intensifying, with name calling, insults and accusations traded over television and social media networks.

Los Angeles imposed a curfew Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning to clamp down on instances of lawlessness, including looting and vandalism. Protesters still gathered but dispersed two hours after the curfew began.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday.

Governor Gavin Newsom said the U.S. President “manufactured” the chaos in Los Angeles to distract from challenges and seize power.

A US judge has rejected California's bid to block President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, following protests against immigration raids. Governor Newsom condemned the move as an “unlawful militarisation” and a threat to democracy.