but he also delivered a warning to the Trump administration over potential plans to broaden the scope of the immigration crackdown, including the deployment of the National Guard in other states.

Hegseth was met with questions and criticism Tuesday by lawmakers who pressed him about his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles.

Trump defends sending troops to LA, California sues, Hegseth back on the Hill, Trump warns parade protesters, renames bases for rebel generals.

President Trump has expanded domestic use of the armed forces, testing the limits on involving troops at protests and the border.

The president said Los Angeles protesters were "met with a very heavy force" that helped to quieten pockets of violence.

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend.

Tensions are escalating in Los Angeles as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement grip the city, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement and setting vehicles on fire downtown. President Donald Trump deployed 2,