Trump admin updates: Trump calls for expanded deportations in LA, NYC and more

Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican, had to ask Hegseth twice to make clear the Trump administration doesn't plan to invade Greenland.

Turner's persistence seem to be prompted by earlier questioning by California Democratic Rep. Adam Smith who asked Hegseth if there were plans to take Panama and Greenland by force if necessary.

Hegseth told Smith that he thought the American people want contingency plans for every scenario.

Turner, an ally of the Trump administration, appeared to find that answer unhelpful.

"I just want to help you out because people try to twist your words," Turner said. "You are not confirming in your testimony today that at the Pentagon there are plans … for invading or taking by force Greenland, correct? That is not your testimony today?"

Hegseth responded: "All my testimony is, is that the Pentagon has plans for any number of contingencies."

A visibly frustrated Turner tried again.

"It's not your testimony today that there are plans at the Pentagon for taking by force or invading Greenland? Correct?" Turner said. "Because I'm sure as hell hope that that that is not your testimony."

Hegseth seemed to understand.

"We look forward to working with Greenland to ensure that it is secured, from any potential threats," he said.

-ABC News' Anne Flaherty

President Donald Trump, in a social media post on Thursday, appeared to acknowledge his immigration crackdown was having negative repercussions for some businesses.

"Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace," Trump wrote on his conservative social media platform.

He went on to signal possible changes, though it's unclear what changes he's referring to or what changes are coming.

He also continued to lash out at the Biden administration for immigration issues, alleging Biden's policy of letting in criminals is also hurting some businesses..

"In many cases the Criminals allowed into our Country by the VERY Stupid Biden Open Borders Policy are applying for those jobs. This is not good. We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!" Trump wrote.

President Donald Trump's arrival at the Kennedy Center for the opening performance of "Les Misérables" received mixed reactions from the audience.

Videos circulating on social media show that while some attendees booed, their voices were quickly drowned out by cheers and chants of "USA," from the president's supporters.

There were also attendees dressed in drag. After overhauling leadership in February, Trump wrote on social media that there would be "NO MORE DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA."

Wednesday night was Trump's first attendance at a performance at the Kennedy Center since he became its chairman and restructured the board. He toured the opera house earlier this year.

While walking the red carpet outside the Kennedy Center, the president was asked about actors in the show opting not to perform tonight. He said: "I couldn't care less. All I do is run the country -- well."

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow and Kelsey Walsh

The White House has made a last-minute request that the Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Army's birthday parade on Saturday, according to a U.S. official.

The Army parade already includes flyovers of some 50 Army aircraft, including those used in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, along with dozens of Abrams tanks and other vehicles.

The event, which is intended to celebrate soldiers' contributions to America in the past 250 years, has grown considerably in size in recent months, with a parade added after President Donald Trump took office.

Trump shares a birthday with the Army and will turn 79 on Saturday.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

-ABC News' Anne Flaherty