In House Testimony, Pete Hegseth Defends Deployment of Troops to Los Angeles
The defense secretary also suggested in his testimony to a House panel that the use of the National Guard for homeland defense would expand under President Trump.
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Hegseth defends National Guard LA deployments, says ICE agents must be protected
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles during a hearing on Tuesday.
From Rodney King riots to LA today: When presidents have deployed troops inside the US
Federal troops in American cities have historical precedent, from President George H.W. Bush's response to Rodney King riots to President Dwight D. Eisenhower protecting Little Rock, Arkansas, students during desegregation.
Blue city mayor vows ‘no tolerance’ for anti-ICE violence as LA riots erupt: ‘Unacceptable’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns against anti-ICE riots, stating the city will allow peaceful protests but not tolerate violence as Los Angeles faces ongoing unrest.
‘Delusional’ Hillary Clinton savagely mocked for LA riots response: ‘Only leftists disable comments’
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing mockery on X after posting a message describing the LA riots as "peaceful demonstrations."
Doechii Criticizes Trump While Accepting BET Award
The rapper drew attention to the president deploying the military against protesters in Los Angeles and said it was her responsibility as an artist to speak up for all oppressed people.
Republican state AGs seek ‘game plan’ from FBI, DOJ amid ‘growing wave of antisemitic domestic terrorism’
More than two dozen GOP attorneys general ask FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi for "game plan" against "antisemitic domestic terrorism."
Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say
In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.
Iran becoming ‘much more aggressive’ in nuclear talks, Trump tells Fox News
President Trump says Iran becoming "much more aggressive" in nuclear talks, as administration officials suggest Tehran is dragging negotiations.
State Department reveals plan to deliver ‘life-saving’ meals to 1.4M starving children
Senior State Department official tells Fox News Digital new funding approval will "nourish over one million of the world's most vulnerable children."