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Defense Secretary Faces Backlash Over Troop Deployment in LA

6/13/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth found himself under fire during a House Armed Services Committee hearing over the controversial deployment of active-duty troops in Los Angeles amidst immigration protests. While he hesitated to affirm adherence to court rulings, he eventually pledged the military's respect for any Supreme Court decision. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action, filing a lawsuit to withdraw the troops.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth found himself under fire during a House Armed Services Committee hearing over the controversial deployment of active-duty troops in Los Angeles amidst immigration protests. While he hesitated to affirm adherence to court rulings, he eventually pledged the military's respect for any Supreme Court decision. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action, filing a lawsuit to withdraw the troops.