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Trump signs an order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

Jan. 28, 2025 08:04 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops, likely setting in motion a future ban on their military service. He also on Monday ordered troops to be reinstated...

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

Jan. 26, 2025 15:48 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks. At the top of his list is addressing President Donald...

Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina

Jan. 19, 2025 20:05 PM EST

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden spent his final full day as president Sunday in South Carolina, urging Americans to “keep the faith in a better day to come” and reflecting on the influence of both the civil rights movement and the state itself in his political trajectory. ...