Military Parade Marches Into Political Maelstrom as Troops Deploy to L.A.
President Trump’s decision to send troops into an American city comes just days before a rare military display in the nation’s capital.
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President Trump’s decision to send troops into an American city comes just days before a rare military display in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump's military parade will include flyovers, military vehicles and other historical reenactments.
The Pennsylvania senator warned that his party would lose “the moral high ground” if it did not go further in condemning acts of destruction or violence, which local officials said were under control.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles during a hearing on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is facing mockery on X after posting a message describing the LA riots as "peaceful demonstrations."
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.
More than two dozen GOP attorneys general ask FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi for "game plan" against "antisemitic domestic terrorism."