Marine Corps leader says he has not had contact with LAPD, Newsom

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday he has not had direct contact with Los Angeles Police Department leadership or California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) regarding the deployment of 700 Marines to the city amid immigration raid protests.

Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Smith said the active-duty battalion is in Los Angeles but has not yet been called into action to protect federal property and federal personnel.

The Pentagon ordered the Marines...