Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday strongly defended the Trump administration’s military response to protests in Los Angeles, his first appearance in a series of congressional hearings over the next week that are likely to be a major test of his leadership following what has widely been viewed as a rocky first few months on the job.

What Happened: According to a Reuters report, U.S. Marines temporarily detained a civilian in Los Angeles on Friday. This marks the first known instance of active-duty troops, deployed by President Donald Trump, detaining a civilian in the city.

President Donald Trump’s use of troops to help carry out intensified immigration raids faces its biggest challenge yet on Thursday

In response to street protests in Los Angeles over aggressive immigration policies, President Trump has ordered the temporary deployment of 700 Marines. This decision, coupled with the activation of the National Guard,

City of Killeen Chief Pedro Lopez told KWTX his police officers have been instructed to keep the peace as much as possible.

US Marines in Los Angeles detained a civilian amid protests over Trump's military parade, marking an unusual military involvement in domestic issues.