A House Democrat on Tuesday grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the use of U.S. Marines to quell immigration protests in Los Angeles. The post Pete Hegseth Battles House Dem On Marine Deployment in LA in Heated Hearing Exchange first appeared on Mediaite.

But the deployment of the Marines – coming on the back of the move to send the National Guard to Los Angeles – has sparked criticism, not just from Trump’s political opponen

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday he has not had direct contact with Los Angeles Police Department leadership or California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) regarding the deployment of 700 Marines to the city amid immigration raid protests.

More National Guard members and 700 Marines are activated as ICE protests continued in Los Angeles. See live updates on the demonstrations and unrest.

Hegseth’s hearing Tuesday before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee will be his first public appearance on Capitol Hill since he squeaked through his Senate confirmation with a tie-breaking vote. It was the closest vote of any Cabinet member.

KAMANDAG is a multinational joint exercise conducted since 2017 by the United States and Philippine Marine Corps to enhance counterterrorism capabilities and cultivate coastal defense and combat skills through cooperation among allied countries.

The United States Marine Corps has officially ended a decades-long policy, leaving many Black men vulnerable and experts questioning racist intent. Back in March, the Marine administration gave soldiers 90 days to be reexamined. Now, the deadline is here.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter Gaskin about President Trump's activation of Marines and what comes with following orders on American streets.

Terry Walker’s four years in the United States Marine Corps was a time of self discovery and discipline. “It taught me to follow orders and it taught me my limitations as far as what I was capable of doing,

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz paid a special visit to 8th Communication Battalion’s Corporals Course graduation ceremony.