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The Latest: Hegseth taking questions as Trump demands Iran’s surrender to Israel
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is returning to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for another potentially combative hearing before the ...
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Lawmakers Challenge Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Troop Deployment and Budget Plans
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions from lawmakers over his decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles and the ...
Trump’s military parade is a warning
Trump has caused a crisis in civil-military relations — one that could eventually threaten democracy’s foundations.
Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy
Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical.
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Legal experts believe Trump's fed authority may prevail in challenges over troop deployed
Both the Trump administration and California's governor are standing firm after anti-ICE protests turned violent in Los ...
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Hegseth Refuses to Admit Courts Can Stop Him in Alarming Testimony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to think he has ultimate power when it comes to immigration enforcement.
California Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Order Sending National Guard to L.A.
The state’s attorney general argued that local law enforcement had been capable of handling the situation and could have ...
Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was met with sharp questions and criticism Tuesday by lawmakers who demanded details on his move to deploy troops to Los Angeles, and they expressed ...
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California Sues Trump over National Guard Federalization
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a lawsuit against President Trump and Defense ...
National Guard troops will stay under Trump’s control, for now, under 9th Circuit order
A federal judge ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by federalizing the California National Guard without the consent of Gov. Gavin Newsom.