California’s Highway Shutdown for Military Artillery Sparks Political Showdown Over Public Safety

In a move that starkly highlights the ongoing conflict between California's state government and national defense priorities, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of a critical 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Southern California. This dramatic action was prompted by plans to fire live artillery rounds as part of a military showcase celebrating the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary—an event attended by Vice President JD Vance. While Gov. Newsom publicly condemned the exercise as "dangerous" and an ill-advised display putting "ego over responsibility," his stance reveals more about political grandstanding than genuine concern for America’s security or transport infrastructure. The fact...