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SCORE: NEWSOM 1, TRUMP 0 – SO THE DONALD IS OFF TO THE NINTH CIRCUIT, ASKING FOR THE RIGHT TO FEDERALIZE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS. I gave my take to The John Kobylt Show on KFI AM 640. Here’s the conversation: iheart.com/podcast/1119-t…

NEWSOM RUNS THE TABLE AGAINST TRUMP: FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS TRUMP’S USE OF TROOPS IN LA WAS ILLEGAL. I gave my take to Carolyn Johnson – Carolyn Johnson – and Kathy Vara – Kathy Vara – on NBC Los Angeles. Follow the story on Channel 4 as Trump asks the Ninth Circuit, by noon Friday, to put

NEWSOM CELEBRATED – BUT WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS A 3-JUDGE 9THCIRCUIT PANEL PUT THE TROOP RULING ON HOLD. PLUS: 2 OF THE 3 JUDGES ARE TRUMP APPOINTEES. I gave my take to Lynette Romero and @AdrianNBC4 -- Adrian Arambulo -- on NBC Los Angeles. Follow Channel 4 as the parties gear up

FIRST SEN. PADILLA GETS TAKEN DOWN – THEN THE 9TH CIRCUIT SNATCHES NEWSOM’S TROOP VICTORY AWAY -- IT WAS A BAD DAY FOR THE LOYAL OPPOSITION! I gave my take today to @ABCRadio stations, including KFI AM 640 (The John Kobylt Show), The Big 550 KTRS (St. Louis), @KFBK (Sacramento),

SHOHEI’S TRANSLATOR REPORTS TO PRISON – THE DAY SHOHEI RETURNS TO THE MOUND! WHY THE MULTI-MONTH DELAY? Both the judge and the prosecutor thanked him for cooperating with investigations of organized gamblers – could be he’s been spending quality time with the feds. I gave my

A PLEA DEAL BY YET ANOTHER DOCTOR ACCUSED IN MATTHEW PERRY’S DEATH – THAT LEAVES JUST ONE DEFENDANT, THE ALLEGED “KETAMINE QUEEN,” SET FOR TRIAL IN AUGUST – SHE COULD GET LIFE IN PRISON. I gave my take to Ted Chen – Ted Chen – on NBC Los Angeles. Follow the story on Channel 4:

JUSTICE AMY CONEY BARRETT: IS SHE DAVID SOUTER IN A DRESS? Check out my new Substack column, “Two Lawyers Walk Into A Bar” – I bloviate on whether Justice Souter is about to break conservatives’ hearts. Here’s the column – link in bio: royalforestoakes.substack.com/p/two-lawyers-…

HIGH NOON IS 40 MINUTES AWAY! THAT’S WHEN THE 9TH CIRCUIT IN SF WILL HOLD A HEARING ON WHO CONTROLS THE NATIONAL GUARD – TRUMP OR NEWSOM. I gave my take to Lynette Romero, Adrian Arambulo – Adrian Arambulo – and @LolitaNBCLA – Lolita Lopez – on NBC Los Angeles. Follow Channel 4’s reports

THE CLOCK IS TICKING — WHEN WILL THE 9TH CIRCUIT TELL CALIFORNIANS IF TRUMP’S NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS HAVE TO STAND DOWN?  The betting is TODAY.  I gave my take to Lynette Romero and Adrian Arambulo — Adrian Arambulo — on NBC Los Angeles. Follow Channel 4’s coverage today of the imminent

WILL NEWSOM GO TO THE NINTH CIRCUIT FOR NATIONAL GUARD TROOP HELP – TODAY!? I gave my take to Robert Kovacik – Robert Kovacik – on NBC Los Angeles. Follow Channel 4’s coverage of this morning’s trial court hearing set for 10 am, and whether Newsom appeals to the 9th Circuit in the

WILL A SF FEDERAL TRIAL JUDGE FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE 9THCIRCUIT? THE APPEALS COURT SAID TRUMP MAY FEDERALIZE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS, BUT JUDGE BREYER MAY RULE THIS MORNING THAT THE STREETS ARE CALMER, SO THE MILITARY SHOULD GO HOME. I gave my take to Lauren Coronado on NBC Los Angeles.

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS CLOSINGS ARE HOURS AWAY. WHEN WILL JURORS START DELIBERATING? I gave my take this morning to @JonathanNBCLA – Jonathan Gonzales – and Michelle Valles – Michelle Valles. I’ll be on set with Jonathan and Michelle tomorrow morning on NBC Los Angeles to preview the final

THE GOVERNMENT BLASTED AWAY AT SEAN COMBS, ARGUING “FREAK-OFFS” = SEX TRAFFICKING, AND COMBS WAS CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE KINGPIN. WILL THE DEFENSE CLOSING BE ABLE TO TURN IT AROUND, AND WILL WE SEE A “FRIDAY AFTERNOON VERDICT”? I gave my take to Colleen Williams – Colleen Williams –

THE JUDGE MAY ASK THE SEAN COMBS JURY TODAY IF THEY WANT TO START DELIBERATING NOW, OR START FRESH ON MONDAY. IF THEY SAY “LET’S GET IT ON,” BUCKLE UP – WE COULD BE IN FOR A FRIDAY AFTERNOON VERDICT. I gave my take this morning to @JonathanNBCLA – Jonathan Gonzales – and

WHY IS THIS BABY FUSSY? MAYBE BECAUSE SCOTUS PUNTED ON THE “BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP” ISSUE THIS MORNING. I gave my take to @JohnnyDontLike – John Phillips – on 790 KABC. We also mulled over the Cudahy official’s distress over gang bangers not pushing back against ICE.

WILL THE JUDGE LET THE SEAN COMBS JURY CONSIDER “LESSER OFFENSES,” BOOSTING THE CHANCE OF A CONVICTION? I gave my take to Robert Kovacik -- Robert Kovacik -- and Kathy Vara on NBC Los Angeles. I'll be on Today in LA at 6:45 a.m. tomorrow with first reports on the judge's decision from NYC.

WHAT’S IN THE (VERDICT) ENVELOPE? THE SEAN COMBS JURY SAYS THEY’RE AGREED ON THE SEX TRAFFICKING COUNTS, BUT THEY’RE HUNG UP ON THE BIG ONE – “RACKETEERING.” BUT IF THEY’VE VOTED “NOT GUILTY” ON THE LITTLE ONES, WHY WOULD THEY BE HUNG UP ON THE BIG ONE? SO, BAD NEWS FOR DIDDY?

HAD MORE FUN THAN THE LAW ALLOWS ON THE POD @WHOARETHESEBROADCASTERS, hosted by Christian DMZ – Christian Bladt – and @EricZaneShow – Eric Zane – talking about the Diddy trial. Here’s the conversation: youtube.com/live/DoOUL5GlL…

TRUE CONFESSION TIME: I TALKED ABOUT A METH WEEKEND Christian DMZ AND I SHARED ON THE PODCAST "WHO ARE THESE BROADCASTERS." Here’s the conversation: youtube.com/live/DoOUL5GlL…