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Marines prepare for Los Angeles deployment as protests spread across US

Trump's decision to send troops to Los Angeles, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections, has ignited a national debate on military involvement in law enforcement on US soil.

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A law enforcement officer shoots non-lethal weapon at a protestor during a protest against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 11, 2025.
California National Guard troops stand outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building after their deployment by U.S. President Donald Trump, in response to protests against immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, US June 9, 2025

California sues Trump administration, 2,000 National Guard deployed to LA

The US military is set to temporarily deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles while additional National Guard troops arrive in the city.

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Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021. Illustration.

Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021

Experts warn that increased cannabis use may complicate chronic disease management in older adults.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Marines load onto a U.S. C-17 Globemaster from McGuire Air Force Base to be transported to Afghanistan from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait August 18, 2021. Picture taken August 18, 2021

US Marine rapid response force headed to waters off Israel - report

US officials have said that they don't expect American forces to be deployed on the ground in the war between Israel and Hamas.

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An ode to US marines in Jerusalem

The spirits of US marines, both living and departed, heroes all, were not the only ones in that great celebratory hall.

NOVEMBER 20, 2019ByAARON BRAUNSTEIN
Jerusalem Orient Hotel

US warships spent a month on alert in Red Sea ahead of embassy move

Thousands of Marines were on high alert to respond within two hours should violence break out.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The Red Sea