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World news is important, but it can feel far away. Not on the State of the World podcast. With journalists around the world, you'll hear firsthand the effects of US trade actions in Canada and China, and meet a Mexican street sweeper who became a pop star. We don't go around the world, we're already there. Listen to the State of the World podcast from NPR every weekday. Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. The Trump administration is sending 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.

That move follows two days of confrontations between protesters and federal agents assigned to go after undocumented immigrants in the country illegally. Steve Futterman has more. For a second straight day, protesters and federal agents faced off. Agents used tear gas, pepper spray and flash bangs to try to disperse several hundred who showed up. Like Heath Durbin. He wants ICE agents to stop going after immigrants. We shouldn't be pepper spraying protesters. We are protesting that they're coming and snatching people up instead of doing it through

a civilized manner. Late Saturday, President Trump's borders are Tom Homan announced that National Guard troops are being sent to LA. But California Governor Gavin Newsom says the Guard isn't needed. He says there is no widespread violence and sending in the Guard will only inflame tensions. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles. President Trump spoke with NBC News this weekend saying he has no interest in trying to repair his relationship with Elon Musk. Musk recently left his work

with Trump's Department of Government Efficiency and the two traded many pointed attacks this week with Musk criticizing Trump's spending bill that is now being considered by the Senate. NPR's Stephen Fowler says Trump, meanwhile, went after Musk's businesses. In the middle of that social media spat on Thursday, Trump threatened to end Musk's contracts. Musk threatened to decommission the Dragon capsule. But either one of those actions would seriously cripple both Musk's companies and the federal

government. I mean, the government subsidy piece is a big part of Musk's wealth that in turn allowed him to buy social media site X and donate about a quarter billion dollars to help send Trump to the Oval Office last year. That's NPR's Stephen Fowler with that report. Washington, D.C. is hosting a global Pride celebration and demonstration this weekend. Thousands of people rallied Saturday in support of LGBTQ plus rights and as they did they were in the shadow of a White House that they say is undermining those rights.

Amy Held has this report. World Pride marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in DC. It includes a huge parade followed by a mass rally this weekend. Organizers say worldwide unity is more important now than ever as the Trump administration moves to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Attendance and corporate sponsorships in World Pride are down this year. Marissa Miller is participating and says demonstrators are empowered in their resistance. We are resilient people and we've been here before. Now it might not have looked like this, but this is not our first rodeo and we sure it

won't be our last rodeo. Pride marches have roots in the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion when a police raid on a gay bar in New York led to days of protest. You're listening to NPR News. Iran Saturday blasted President Trump's recently announced travel ban on Iran and other countries. A statement posted to social media said the ban showed a deep hostility by Trump toward Iranians and Muslims. And in a separate statement, Iran also condemned new sanctions imposed by the U.S. that target

what the U.S. calls a shadow banking network linked to Iran. An iconic piece of 1980s movie memorabilia is hitting the auction block. Courtney Kippers of Member Station WBEZ has more. It's been nearly 40 years since Ferris Bueller cut class in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Now, the geometric pattern sweater vest worn by actor Matthew Broderick is up for sale via Sotheby's New York. Presale estimates range from $300,000 to $600,000. In the movie, Ferris' skip day includes the teen lip syncing in a Chicago parade.

But Ferris' vest was not originally a vest at all. According to Sotheby's, costume designer Marilyn Vance found a sweater and cut the sleeves off. Online bidding continues through June 24. For NPR News, I'm Courtney Kippers in Chicago. Despite a morning of rain, the sun came out Saturday afternoon in Saratoga Springs, New York just in time for the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. And the results were the same as this year's Kentucky Derby.

Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott, crossed the finish line first, followed by journalism in second, and by Aza in third, it was the last race in this year's Triple Crown. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.