In recent weeks, we have seen massive protests take over Los Angeles, as well as other sections of American cities, over U.S. President Trump’s handling of the country’s immigration crisis. And while this rapid erosion of liberty and the destruction of democratic institutions might be alarming, they are not surprising. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, explains further in his latest column. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

<p>In recent weeks, we have seen massive protests take over Los Angeles, as well as other sections of American cities, over U.S. President Trump&rsquo;s handling of the country&rsquo;s immigration crisis. And while this rapid erosion of liberty and the destruction of democratic institutions might be alarming, they are not surprising. Geoffrey Johnston, an International Affairs columnist with the Kingston Whig-Standard, explains further in his latest column. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.</p>