**Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Anniversary Amid Controversy**
**Marine Corps Celebrates 250th Anniversary Amid Controversy**
The United States Marine Corps is marking a significant milestone with its 250th anniversary, a celebration that has been marred by controversy following a recent event in California.
**California Event Sparks Back-and-Forth with Newsom**
On October 18, 2025, Marine Corps veteran and former presidential candidate J.D. Vance hosted an event in California to commemorate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary. However, the event sparked a heated exchange with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who criticized the event for being "divisive" and "alienating." Vance responded by accusing Newsom of being "out of touch" with the values of the Marine Corps. The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between the two men, who have been at odds over various issues in the past.
**Australia Defends Plan to Send Deportees to Nauru**
In other news, Australia has defended its plan to send deportees to the tiny Pacific nation of Nauru. The plan has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that Nauru is not equipped to handle the influx of deportees. However, the Australian government has maintained that the plan is necessary to address the country's