President Donald Trump is thanking an appeals court for freezing an order that he return control of National Guard troops to California.

The tremors of political unrest that shook Los Angeles and several U.S. cities this week have stirred a range of emotions in people — pride, disgust, fear, hope. In interviews with voters, one sentiment that transcended political affiliation seemed to be uncertainty.

Trump says LA would be "burning to the ground" without the troops he deployed amid immigration protests and unrest. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

The conversation stems from the president stating he doesn't know if he's more like villain Javert or hero Jean Valjean during a red carpet interview for the musical.

Trump credited the military for stopping Los Angeles from turning into a “crime scene” Thursday, while Newsom has said the troops’ presence inflamed protests.

The Los Angeles Police Department moved swiftly on Wednesday night to quell disorder stemming from anti-deportation protests, charging crowds on horses and firing “less lethal” munitions to clear protesters.

Protesters and police have faced off in Los Angeles, and anti-ICE protests are popping up across the country. Follow for live updates.

LOS ANGELES − Two people have been charged with throwing firebombs during five days of protests that have rocked a downtown section of the city and prompted President Trump' controversial decision to send 4,