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National Security
New U.S. Defense Secretary holds town hall with troops
The Defense Department is drawing up plans to possibly withdraw troops from Syria, prompting questions about whether the U.S. military will be involved.
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Politics
Questions about helicopter's path could prove key in Pentagon probe of midair crash
Among the unanswered questions about the crash near Washington, D.C., are the flight pattern of the Black Hawk helicopter and the exact nature of its training exercise.
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National
What investigators have revealed about the D.C. plane collision
Investigators are trying to understand why an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet collided in mid-air near Washington, D.C. Sixty-seven people were aboard the two aircraft.
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Politics
Pentagon revokes Gen. Milley's security detail
The Pentagon said that it's revoking the security detail for former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and ordering a review to determine if the retired general's rank should be re-evaluated.
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Politics
Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.
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Politics
Trump has issued a number of orders affecting the military. Here's what they do
President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown of what he signed.
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National Security
Trump signed new executive orders last night, all aimed at the military
Some are describing Trump's recent orders as part of a campaign to reshape the military itself. But with an institution as vast as the Pentagon, the extent of the changes remain to be seen.
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Politics
Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today
Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.
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Politics
The scene around the Capitol today drew a stark contrast to four years ago
Four years ago, Trump supporters marched to the Capitol and engaged in a riot that rattled democracy in the U.S. Today, with Trump re-elected, the scene and mood were far different.
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Politics
Reporters' notebook: revisiting Afghan refugees starting anew in the U.S.
NPR reporters revisit Afghans who fled their home country after Taliban's takeover in the summer of 2021.