Workers install security fencing on the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The Associated Press

Nation

District of Columbia

Hegseth faces sharp questions, criticism

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who demanded details on his moves to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Lawmakers also expressed bipartisan frustration Tuesday that Congress doesn’t yet have a full defense budget from the Trump administration.

The hearing before the House Appropriations defense subcommittee was the first time lawmakers have been able to challenge Trump’s defense chief directly.

California

Homeless people now eligible for arrest

SAN FRANCISCO — The City Council of San Jose, California, has voted to make homeless people eligible for arrest if they reject three offers of housing.

Critics of the proposal say criminalizing homelessness is cruel and counterproductive.

World

Israel

Thunberg released after ship’s seizure

JERUSALEM — Activist Greta Thunberg has been released a day after Israel’s military seized the Gaza-bound ship she was on in international waters.

Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the boat carrying aid destined for people in Gaza. The activists said they were protesting the war and the humanitarian crisis amid Israeli restrictions on aid. Thunberg says they will keep trying to get aid to the territory.

Ukraine

Russia launches another drone attack

KYIV — Ukrainian officials say three people were killed and 13 were wounded when Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and missiles.

The attack early Tuesday struck Kyiv and the southern port of Odesa.