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Pentagon issues new rules on extremism in the army
The Pentagon has issued new guidelines designed to fight extremism within the military
The Pentagon issued new rules on Monday aimed at fighting extremism within the United States military.
The guidelines come nearly a year after the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol, which dozens of current and former service members attended.
“The vast majority of men and women in our armed forces as of course you know, serve honor ably. And while extremist activity in the force is rare, any instance can have an outsize effect.”
U.S. Defense Department Spokesman John Kirby
The new measures include everything from prohibiting “liking” extremist content on social media to fundraising or demonstrating for an extremist organization.
The Pentagon, however, avoided weighing in on specific scenarios, like a soldier’s view of the legitimacy of Biden as president.
It also stopped short of creating a list of extremist groups that military members cannot join.
“Groups can, and do, change their methodology, their ideals, three motivations, and they can reform themselves, they can disband and form into something else. So, if we got into coming up with a list of extremist groups, It would be only probably as good as the day we published it — because these groups change.”
Monday’s announcement comes just weeks after the Pentagon’s Inspector General cited nearly 300 allegations of extremist activity by U.S. service members.
The goals and timeline for enforcement of the new policy are unclear, including when U.S. troops might start getting punished for inappropriate use of social media.
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Two Delta regional jets colli
Two Delta regional jets collided at LaGuardia, injuring one; NTSB investigates while Delta offers passenger accommodations.
Two Delta regional jets collided at LaGuardia, injuring one; NTSB investigates while Delta offers passenger accommodations.
Two Delta regional jets collided on the tarmac at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, leaving one person injured and prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The incident occurred when the wing of one aircraft struck the cockpit window of another in a low-speed crash at the intersection of taxiways M and A.
Both planes, CRJ-900 regional jets operated by Endeavor Air, were carrying passengers at the time. One flight had just landed from Charlotte, while the other was preparing to depart for Roanoke, Virginia. Passengers described the collision as “inevitable” after one pilot slammed on the brakes but couldn’t stop in time.
The NTSB has recovered flight recorders and will release a preliminary report within 30 days. Delta has apologised to passengers, offering accommodation and meals. Airport operations were not disrupted as investigators work to determine how the mishap occurred.
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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance
Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.
Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.
President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.
Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.
#GazaCeasefire #TrumpMiddleEast #Kushner #PeaceTalks #IsraelHamas
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US government takes 10% equity in Trilogy Metals
U.S. takes direct 10% stake in Trilogy Metals to enhance supply chain security for AI, clean energy, and defense.
U.S. takes direct 10% stake in Trilogy Metals to enhance supply chain security for AI, clean energy, and defense.
The U.S. government’s 10% stake in Trilogy Metals marks a shift from subsidies to direct ownership in strategic industries.
Experts say this approach aims to secure supply chains for AI, clean energy, and defense, reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals and tech components.
#TrilogyMetals #USIndustry #CriticalMinerals #SupplyChainSecurity #AI #CleanEnergy #DefenseTech #IndustrialPolicy
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