Newsom deploys National Guard to support food banks amid government shutdown

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking action to address the food crisis affecting millions of Californians due to the ongoing government shutdown.

CHP car hit by shrapnel during Marines event
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An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Camp Pendleton: 5 Freeway stays open amid political clash over Marines' celebration

VP JD Vance will lead the Marine Corps' 250th-anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton on October 18, an event that includes a large military demonstration and faces opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

In-N-Out Burger giving out complimentary meals on Veterans Day

In-N-Out Burger is offering a free meal to all U.S. veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, November 11.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

Trump replaces fired immigration judges with military lawyers

The Trump administration is turning to the military to address a growing immigration court backlog, assigning National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.

USC sold cadavers to military for IDF training: report

USC has received over $860,000 for the bodies, which are used to simulate battlefield injuries for surgical training, according to a new report.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.

Notorious LA 'trash house' subject of debate - hoarder or recycler?

A Los Angeles home that was cleared of seven tons of debris a year ago is again cluttered with trash, according to neighbors.