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Amid increased immigration enforcement under the Biden and Trump administrations, U.S. military veterans without citizenship, including those with legal residency and service records, face deportation. A bipartisan bill aims to protect these veterans by easing pathways to lawful status, highlighting ongoing tensions between immigration policy and national service contributions.
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On October 1, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened hundreds of US generals and admirals at Quantico, Virginia, to announce sweeping changes aimed at reshaping military culture. He criticized diversity initiatives, emphasized traditional masculinity, and imposed stricter physical fitness and grooming standards. President Donald Trump followed with a politically charged speech proposing domestic military deployments to Democrat-led cities, framing them as "training grounds." The event sparked bipartisan criticism over politicization and morale.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to reverse diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in the US military, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and questioning recent reforms for women and minorities. His comments signal a shift towards a more gender-neutral and physically rigorous military culture.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Maine Senate, is under scrutiny after old online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol resurfaced. He plans to have the tattoo removed and has apologized for past comments, while supporters including Bernie Sanders continue to endorse him ahead of the 2026 primary.