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Trump signs order to plan nation's 250th anniversary celebration, punish those who vandalize statues

Jan. 29, 2025 18:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence and create a new national sculpture garden while reviving efforts to harshly punish those who vandalize or destroy existing statues and monuments. Trump signed an...

Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail

Jan. 29, 2025 17:58 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling security protections and clearance for Gen. Mark Milley, retired Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, and has ordered the Pentagon's inspector general to review Milley's actions while serving as the nation's top uniformed officer to determine...

Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments

Jan. 29, 2025 16:29 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond. Target and...