Trump admin updates: Trump calls for expanded deportations in LA, NYC and more

Trump ordered ICE "to do all in their power" to achieve deportation goals.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, William Mansell, and Ivan Pereira
Last Updated: June 15, 2025, 9:23 PM EDT

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to ABC News that it issued new guidance to pause most raids on farms, restaurants, and hotels, after President Trump earlier this week shifted his stance on targeting undocumented workers in those industries.

Meanwhile, a massive military parade to mark the Army's 250th birthday will be underway Saturday in Washington, D.C.

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Jun 12, 2025, 11:24 AM EDT

Trump appears to acknowledge immigration policy hurting farmers and businesses

President Donald Trump, in a social media post on Thursday, appeared to acknowledge his immigration crackdown was having negative repercussions for some businesses.

"Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace," Trump wrote on his conservative social media platform.

He went on to signal possible changes, though it's unclear what changes he's referring to or what changes are coming.

He also continued to lash out at the Biden administration for immigration issues, alleging Biden's policy of letting in criminals is also hurting some businesses..

President Donald J. Trump departs the White House for the opening night of Les Miserables at the Kennedy Center in Washington, June 11, 2025.
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"In many cases the Criminals allowed into our Country by the VERY Stupid Biden Open Borders Policy are applying for those jobs. This is not good. We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!" Trump wrote.

Jun 11, 2025, 10:01 PM EDT

Trump greeted with cheers and boos at Kennedy Center performance of 'Les Misérables'

President Donald Trump's arrival at the Kennedy Center for the opening performance of "Les Misérables" received mixed reactions from the audience.

PHOTO: U.S. President Trump attends "Les Miserables" opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend "Les Miserables" opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2025.
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Videos circulating on social media show that while some attendees booed, their voices were quickly drowned out by cheers and chants of "USA," from the president's supporters.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives to attend the opening night of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to view opening night of "Les Miserables," at the Kennedy Center, June 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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There were also attendees dressed in drag. After overhauling leadership in February, Trump wrote on social media that there would be "NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA."

PHOTO: Kennedy Center Drag Queens
Tara Hoot, Maria Con Carne, Ricky Rosé and Vagenesis walk to the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington to attend a performance of Les Miserables, that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were also attending.
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Wednesday night was Trump's first attendance at a performance at the Kennedy Center since he became its chairman and restructured the board. He toured the opera house earlier this year.

While walking the red carpet outside the Kennedy Center, the president was asked about actors in the show opting not to perform tonight. He said: "I couldn't care less. All I do is run the country -- well."

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance arrive to attend the opening night of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025.
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-ABC News' Fritz Farrow and Kelsey Walsh

Jun 11, 2025, 6:59 PM EDT

White House asked for Air Force Thunderbirds to do flyover at Army parade

The White House has made a last-minute request that the Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Army's birthday parade on Saturday, according to a U.S. official.

The Army parade already includes flyovers of some 50 Army aircraft, including those used in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, along with dozens of Abrams tanks and other vehicles.

President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves to attend "Les Miserables" opening night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025.
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The event, which is intended to celebrate soldiers' contributions to America in the past 250 years, has grown considerably in size in recent months, with a parade added after President Donald Trump took office.

Trump shares a birthday with the Army and will turn 79 on Saturday.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

-ABC News' Anne Flaherty

Jun 11, 2025, 6:04 PM EDT

Johnson to be no-show at military parade

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told ABC News that he will not attend President Donald Trump's military parade this weekend.

"No, I have to be home for family business. We are moving from our family home. We downsized, so I gotta do that, unfortunately," he said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press outside the White House in Washington, June 9, 2025.
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-ABC News' Lauren Peller

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