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'Comply or No Longer Work Here': DoD's Pete Hegseth Clamps Down on DEI Across US Military

He added that service members who won't comply with the new measures should no longer work for the U.S. military.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s Pentagon strips Mark Milley of security clearance and guard detail

Pete Hegseth, US defense secretary, also seeks review of retired general’s rank in latest move by Donald Trump’s administration against his critics

The Guardian - AU

Defense Secretary Revokes Security Detail And Clearance For Gen. Milley

Defense Secretary revokes Gen. Milley's security detail and clearance amid tensions with Trump. Investigation underway.

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Trump’s obsession with transgender troops is about to get complicated

‘Trans military members that are out there right now are dropping bombs, pulling triggers, fixing all the weapons systems’

The Independent UK

Transgender service members sue Trump over executive order pushing openly trans people from military

Trump’s executive order could stands to impact thousands of trans people in the nation’s armed forces

The Independent UK

Trump executive order targets transgender care - Roll Call

The executive order follows a separate Pentagon directive calling for a change for transgender troops issued Monday.

Roll Call

Advocacy Groups Challenge Trump's Transgender Troop Ban

Advocacy groups challenge Trump's executive order banning transgender troops in court, citing discrimination and constitutional concerns.

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Groups are ready to file the first lawsuit to challenge Trump's new order on transgender troops

Advocacy groups are preparing to file the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order revising policy on transgender troops that likely sets the stage for their ban in the armed forces

The Independent UK

First Thing: Donald Trump calls China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot a ‘wake-up call’

Launch of competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT wiped $1tn off the US stock market. Plus, Trump reinstates unvaccinated troops to military

The Guardian - UK

'Make Common Sense Great Again': Trump To Axe Military's DEI Initiatives and Ban Trans People from Serving

Trump's executive orders targeting military DEI programs will ban transgender service members and reinstate those discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

International Business Times UK

Trump announces four new executive orders, including to build ‘Iron Dome’

Announced in Florida, Trump’s latest orders also target military diversity programmes and transgender service members.

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Trump’s renaming spree continues as Pete Hegseth refers to Fort Liberty as ‘Fort Bragg’

Trump pledged during the campaign to reverse the Biden administration’s name changes of nine southern Army bases that were initially named after Confederate officers

The Independent UK

Trump to sign executive order removing DEI from military, says Pete Hegseth

Orders will also reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines during pandemic, says defense secretary

The Guardian - US

Air Force Restores Tuskegee Airmen Training Material

Air Force reinstates Tuskegee Airmen training material after adjusting diversity initiatives under new leadership. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverses ...

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The Independent UK

Air Force restores use of Tuskegee Airmen training videos as Hegseth starts first day

The Air Force says it has restored the use of training material referring to the storied Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to edit its courses to meet the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

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Trump To Sign Executive Orders Banning Transgender Military Service

President Trump set to sign executive orders reshaping military policies, including banning transgender service members and gutting DEI programs.

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New Defense Secretary Faces Array Of Complex Challenges

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces complex challenges in his new role, impacting national defense and security.

The Independent UK

As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring

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Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary By VP JD Vance

VP JD Vance confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary amidst controversy and high expectations for Pentagon overhaul.

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Pete Hegseth Denies Allegations Of Misconduct In Letter To Senator

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Pentagon leadership, faces allegations of mistreatment and excessive drinking. Denies all claims.

The Independent UK

JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

The Guardian - US

Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse

The Independent UK

Trump admin is working to dismantle Pentagon office focused on stopping civilian deaths

First Trump administration loosened rules of engagement and caused numerous civilian deaths

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Senate confirms Hegseth as next Defense secretary - Roll Call

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.

The Guardian - US

Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes

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