Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies Before House Panel on Military Spending and Troop Deployment to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before a House panel, expected to discuss military spending, recent gains in recruiting numbers, and the deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Questions surround the decision to send troops following clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

Deployment of National Guard Troops to Los Angeles by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles under Title 10 to protect federal personnel, which has sparked criticism from Governor Newsom and constitutional law scholars. The ACLU and other critics argue that this move is unnecessary and an abuse of power, potentially leading to violent confrontations with protestors. Historically, the use of military domestically has been rare and reserved for extreme circumstances.

President Trump activates National Guard troops in California

President Trump bypassed Gov. Newsom and called up 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in California, citing a provision in Title 10 of the U.S. Code on Armed Services.