Tuesday briefing: What Trump’s response to the LA protests could mean for US democracy

Los Angeles experienced immigration raids by ICE, leading to widespread protests. The protests were sparked by alleged mistreatment and detentions without warrants. Demonstrations initially peaceful, later turned violent with clashes and blocked highways. Rachel Reeves announced the full restoration of winter fuel payments for pensioners earning £35,000 or less. Public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, with missiles thrown at police near an alleged sexual assault site. Nigel Farage advocated for reopening domestic coalmines to fuel blast furnaces. Civil servants in England and Wales will receive AI training to enhance work efficiency. Over 400,000 civil servants will participate in this training initiative. Musician Sly Stone, known for his funk sound and socially conscious lyrics, passed away at 82. Stone and his band influenced the 1970s funk music scene.