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Daily News Roundup

January 22, 2025

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Pentagon to send 1,500 troops to border to start Trump-ordered surge

The deployment signals the military’s increased role in a much more aggressive immigration policy under the second Trump administration. Read More

Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House

Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch. Read More

Trump’s federal hiring freeze raises fears about VA medical care

VA hires about 40,000 new workers every year to maintain operations at VA medical sites. It's unclear if that can continue under Trump's hiring halt. Read More

Trump revokes order allowing transgender troops to serve in military

Trump has not instituted a new ban on transgender troops serving, but the repeal of Biden’s policy clears the way for one, advocates said. Read More

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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation. Read More

Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine

Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More

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Army lawyer sentenced for deleting files, lying about Russian contacts

The ex-Army Ranger, who lied about contacting the Russian Embassy, was also indicted for cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend. Read More

Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law tells senators he abused second wife

Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety. Read More

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Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does. Read More

Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’

It’s customary to grant clemency at the end of presidential terms, but such acts are traditionally offered to Americans who have been convicted of crimes. Read More

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