Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called on Congressman Robert Garcia to initiate congressional hearings into alleged abuses by ICE and the administration's actions against cities, according to a statement posted on X by Garcia on October 20th, 2025, between 6:04 PM and 6:34 PM UTC. Bass stated the hearings are necessary to document "this egregious moment in our history" and implement policies to prevent recurrence. In a separate development also occurring within this reporting window, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene shared a constituent's message to President Trump expressing concern over a potential suggestion to import beef from Argentina to stabilize domestic prices. The message, posted on X, argues that such a move would betray American cattle ranchers and prioritizes foreign issues over domestic ones, stating "Americans always come last." Mayor Bass's call for hearings specifically targets Secretary Noem's actions, which she described as attempts "to terrorize U.S. citizens and immigrants in LA and across the country." Congressman Garcia, identified as the lead Democrat on the Oversight Committee, is expected to schedule the hearings soon to document these events. The constituent's message to President Trump highlights a sentiment of prioritizing American interests, particularly concerning the agricultural sector. "We love President Trump, please tell him to stop helping foreign countries and put Americans first," the message stated, emphasizing that domestic issues should be addressed before foreign ones. Previous reports from October 20th, 2025, indicated that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit against President Trump regarding threats to cut emergency funding. In other news, the Interior Department announced plans for significant layoffs following a court order, impacting over 2,000 employees, including those at the National Park Service. The federal government shutdown also continued for its 20th day without resolution.
