Pentagon recalls half of National Guard in LA after criticism over immigration operations.

The Pentagon is recalling 2,000 out of the 4,000 California National Guard members deployed in Los Angeles to support federal immigration operations, citing the achievement of law and order goals. This move leaves 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines still in the area. The decision follows criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who argued that the military presence heightened tensions. The deployment had sparked large protests against immigration enforcement actions in the region.