Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty
The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Trump slams Israel, Iran: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for what he said were violations of ceasefire terms that had been agreed upon hours earlier.
By J.D. Simkins
Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus Act
A federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil
U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.
Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal building
Marcos Leao, a former Army combat engineer, was detained by Marines as he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press