Donald Trump’s deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles has been met with fierce criticism on the left, not least from the state’s own governor, Gavin Newsom. Ordinarily, state National Guards are under the control of governors. But the president’s authority is broad. Mr Trump is probably acting legally. The bigger question is whether he has the self-restraint to act rightly.

Elsewhere, we look at the questions surrounding Tesla. Investors in Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company may welcome his break-up with the president, if it allows him to devote more time to running the firm. But Tesla’s future may depend on the success of its robotaxis.

And try your hand at our mini crossword with four answers based on the week’s news. Good luck.