Newsom and other California leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles, accused the president of fanning the flames and needlessly escalating matters rather than calming them. This morning, the state announced plans to sue Trump for his deployment of the Guard.

Donald Trump has always thrived in chaos. And in his second term, that chaos continues to shape everything from national politics to personal rivalries. Only a few days ago, he was trading barbs with Tesla CEO Elon Musk,

Musk's satellite internet company is in 130 countries, thanks in part to White House support. If he's on the outs, then what?