Trump using L.A. unrest to push his big bill in D.C.

President Trump and his allies are using the recent protests and vandalism in Los Angeles to pressure Republicans in Congress to support his "Big Beautiful Bill" on immigration. The White House sees the protests as an opportunity to attack sanctuary city policies, embarrass Democrats, and show the need for immigration funding in the bill. Trump administration has long backed using force to subdue destructive protests, but advisers say there was no master plan to spark the protests in LA. The protests have helped shift the focus from Trump's feud with Elon Musk to immigration, an issue on which Trump continues to poll relatively well. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass accuse Trump of escalating the tension, but the White House sees it as a chance to attack Democrats and show the need for the immigration funding. Trump's team believes the protests have boosted support for the bill among Republicans, and some have even used the protests to attack Democrats. However, not all Republicans are convinced, with some citing concerns over the bill's impact on the deficit and state and local tax deductions. The protests have also raised constitutional questions about Trump's authority to call up the California National Guard, with Newsom suing over the issue.