Hegseth Faces Grilling Over LA Troop Deployment | JQJO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify before a House panel on Tuesday, facing questions about the deployment of 4,800 troops to Los Angeles to quell protests. His testimony will also cover the 2026 budget and recent military initiatives. The troop deployment, under Title 10, has drawn criticism from Democrats who accuse President Trump of escalating the situation. Hegseth's use of a messaging app for sensitive information is also under investigation. He will address the subcommittee alongside Gen. Dan Caine and acting Pentagon Comptroller Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell.