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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth can’t staff his own office as MAGA world shrinks

Hegseth's leadership faces a severe staffing shortage, jeopardizing national security.

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Democrats clash with Hegseth over Guard deployment, shipbuilding - Roll Call

House Democrats challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a hearing Tuesday over the deployment of U.S. military forces to California.

Roll Call

The Latest: Trump defends National Guard deployment as protests spread to other cities

President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests

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The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in Capitol Hill hearings

The Independent UK

Los Angeles mayor sets curfew as Newsom intensifies criticism of Trump

Karen Bass institutes 8pm-6am curfew for downtown LA as California governor urges people to ‘not give in’ to president

The Guardian - UK

Hegseth hearing live: Defense Secretary grilled on LA protest deployment, Ukraine and ‘warrior ethos’

Hegseth appeared in front of the House Committee on Appropriations in the Subcommittee on Defense

The Independent UK

First Thing: Trump sends marines to LA as mayor says city being used as ‘experiment’

California leaders condemn ‘authoritarian’ moves by US president as protests over immigration raids continue. Plus, is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no-go area for women?

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Kristi Noem Reportedly Requested Hegseth Direct Military To Make Arrests In Los Angeles: 'A Grave Escalation'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to have the military arrest protesters in Los Angeles

Latin Times

Why is the LAPD opposing Trump’s Marine deployment in Los Angeles?

About 700 Marines have been deployed in LA to quell immigration protests.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon and White House Struggle To Fill Senior Roles Under Pete Hegseth Amid Defense Secretary's Scandals

The White House and Pentagon are struggling to fill key roles in the Defense Department as Secretary Pete Hegseth is plagued by scandals and controversies.

Latin Times

‘The language of authoritarianism’: how Trump and allies cast LA as a lawless city needing military intervention

As a pretext to sending in the national guard, the White House marked the Ice protests as a broader threat to the US

The Guardian - US

Hegseth faces Congress for first time since Signal leaks and Marine deployment to Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to field sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief in a series of hearings beginning Tuesday

The Independent UK

Trump heads to Fort Bragg while facing criticism for deploying military at Los Angeles protests

President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army

The Independent UK

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force for Marines in Los Angeles as governor slams ‘dictatorial’ Trump

Local officials were reportedly blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s threat to deploy military troops against protesters in Los Angeles.

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Trump orders Marines to Los Angeles as protests escalate over immigration raids, demonstrating the president’s power to deploy troops on US soil

President Donald Trump ordered a contingent of about 700 Marines to Los Angeles on June 9, 2025, in response to what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth described as “increased threats to federal law enforcement officers and federal buildings.”

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats, troop deployment amid LA protests

Protests showed no signs of stopping, as families of detained immigrants pleaded for their loved ones to be released – key US politics stories from 9 June

The Independent UK

Pentagon draws up rules on possible use of force by Marines deployed to LA protests

The Pentagon is scrambling to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil, now that the Trump administration is deploying active duty troops to the immigration raid protests in Los Angeles

Latin Times

California Sues Trump Admin Over 'Unlawful' National Guard Deployment

The lawsuit, which names Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense, argues the deployment violates the U.S. Constitution and exceeds the president's authority under Title 10

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The Guardian - US

Trump LA protest response risks turning US military into political force, veterans warn

Memo authorising the military to be deployed against anticipated protests is pre-emptive act – a first for the US

The Guardian - US

Hegseth aide upended Pentagon leak inquiry with false wiretap claims

Exclusive: ex-Doge staffer Justin Fulcher suggested he had evidence of wiretap that would help investigation

The Independent UK

White House reportedly can’t find people willing work for Pete Hegseth

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The Independent UK

White House struggles to find qualified people willing to serve under Pete Hegseth: report

Defense secretary failing to attract suitable candidates to fill vacant chief of staff and advisory roles

Latin Times

Hegseth's Office Left With Multiple Openings After Candidates Keep Rejecting Jobs That Would Work With Him: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office faces multiple unfilled roles after reportedly repeated rejections from job candidates.

Latin Times

White House Reportedly Struggling To Find Top Aides For Pete Hegseth As Candidates Keep Turning Down Proposals

The White House is reportedly struggling to find suitable top aides for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with at least three candidates turning down proposals

Al Jazeera

Los Angeles immigration protest clashes: What’s the latest and what’s next?

Trump orders to deploy 700 Marines and 2,000 additional National Guard members to quell immigration protests in LA.

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