A live artillery blast over closed Interstate 5 at a US Marine Corps event sparks controversy and damages vehicles. The incident renews criticism over live-fire exercises near civilian infrastructure during a high-profile event attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

During a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, a 155 mm shell prematurely detonated, causing shrapnel to hit a California Highway Patrol vehicle and motorcycle. Governor Newsom ordered the closure of a 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5,

The Marine Corps is pivoting back to the amphibious and fleet support roles that defined it during World War II.

The U.S. Marine Corps refuted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) claims of freeway closures during Saturday’s amphibious assault demonstration celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton,