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Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.The Pentagon says 700 U.S. Marines sent to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump during immigration protests more than a month ago will be withdrawn as soon as Tuesday. The departure of the Marines follows the withdrawal of half of the nearly 4,000 National Guard troops Trump also deployed to Los Angeles.over immigration raids. Local political and law enforcement leaders denounced the deployment, saying the show of force was not needed and only inflamed tensions. The members of the military ended up guarding federal buildings in downtown L.A. and Westwood.Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Sean Parnell said the secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, ordered the"redeployment" of the Marines and said their presence had sent a message that"lawlessness will not be tolerated." “Their rapid response, unwavering discipline and unmistakable presence were instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law,” Parnell said.another win for Los Angeles" and"a win for those serving this country in uniform.” She called the deployment an “unnecessary, unprecedented, and unconstitutional assault on our city.” L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis said the withdrawal was long overdue:"There is no place for a militarized presence in our communities — especially when residents are peacefully demonstrating and exercising their constitutional rights. These are armed service members trained for the battlefield, not for deployment among civilians."The loss of federal funding for public media means audience support is more important than ever. Make a powerful statement to safeguard the future of LAist. Become a monthly sustaining member or increase your current support to keep independent local journalism strong.3 deputies killed in explosion at East LA Sheriff's Department training facility The cause of the explosion is unknown. Sheriff Robert Luna calls the deputies who were killed heroic and says they were all department veterans.LAHSA moved hundreds out of LA city homeless count without informing elected officialsRoasting in your apartment? LA County could soon require landlords to help keep rental units cool The Board of Supervisors is considering establishing a"heat threshold" of 82 degrees. It will go to a vote next month.A Senate committee hearing is scheduled for today on a new bill that would allow the company to withdraw as California’s carrier of last resort.Los Angeles is officially three years out from the Olympic Games. Organizers released a first look at the upcoming schedule.Did a complicated 2024 homeless count lead to errors? Experts and some city officials think soThe businesses facing scrutiny in probes surrounding a disgraced OC supervisor
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