Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines Event, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton.

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Vance Flexes the Marines’ Might as Thousands Protest Trump’s Agenda

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to a military base in California illustrated rising tensions between the federal government and Democratic leaders.

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Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday

Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test run for Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton in Southern California.

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Trump Appoints New Head of Immigration Courts

Col. Daren K. Margolin, who retired from the Marine Corps, was fired from a command position as head of security at Marine Base Quantico in 2013 for negligently firing a gun into the floor of his office.

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Hegseth and Trump to Meet With Military Brass: What We Know

Tuesday’s meeting at a Marine Corps base appears to be without precedent, and a lack of explanation for it has led to speculation and fear.

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What We Know About the Suspect in the Michigan Church Shooting

The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was killed during the attack, officials said.

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Hegseth Is Said to Have Summoned U.S. Military Brass From Around the Globe

The unusual directive, without a stated reason, came after the defense secretary has fired several top officers and ordered a reduction in four-star officers.

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He Raised Three Marines. His Wife Is American. The U.S. Wants to Deport Him.

After three decades in California, Narciso Barranco was arrested by agents while weeding outside an IHOP, stirring outrage and a fight to stop his deportation.

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For Americans in Ukraine, Opportunity and the Lure of Combat

The profile of U.S. volunteers in the Ukrainian military has changed, shifting more toward people without military experience, and those who saw few prospects for them at home.

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Trump’s L.A. Military Deployment Cost $120 Million So Far, Newsom Says

The figure reflects the cost of the deployment since June 7, when President Trump ordered National Guard soldiers and Marines to Los Angeles to quell immigration protests.

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