Transgender soldiers will be allowed to delay deployment for up to 300 days while using cross-sex hormones during their “transition” and waive physical fitness standards, according to a confidential Pentagon memo. The Feb. 1 Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) memo said that the delay in deployment was needed so the transgender soldier could “stabilize” while taking hormones….
Confidential Pentagon Memo Says Transgender Soldiers Can Defer Deployment While on Hormones
House Republicans Call on Senate to Pass Energy Bill and Revive American Mining
July 23, 2023
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Regulatory and judicial reforms adopted by the House in HR 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, and being proposed in other bills, are urgently needed to unshackle America’s mining industry before the nation faces significant economic and national security challenges, Republicans warned during a Congressional field hearing on critical mineral development in Goodyear, Arizona, on…
DEI Policies at Air Force Academy Harming Cadets’ Development: Retired Lieutenant General
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and policies are harming the development of cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, according to a retired Air Force lieutenant general and a parent whose son is at the academy. The Epoch Times spoke to Rod Bishop, Air Force Lt. Gen. (ret.) and chairman of the board for…
US Not Currently Discussing Nuclear Agreement With Iran: Blinken
July 23, 2023
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Secretary of State Antony Antony Blinken says the United States is not currently discussing nuclear issues with Iran. Iran, a top geopolitical rival to the United States behind only Russia and China, has long been seen as a high risk for the development of a nuclear weapons program. Under President Barack Obama, the United States…
US Army Mulls Stationing Watercraft Down Under
A top U.S. military official has floated the idea of stationing the American landing craft Down Under to help move Australian resources in the event of a regional conflict. A landmark defence review into Australia’s military recommended a pivot away from land power to missiles and long-range strike capabilities, warning the nation may not have…
[PREMIERING 7/28, 7:30PM ET] Gotaways: The Hidden Border Crisis | Documentary
July 23, 2023
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Beyond the groups of people crossing illegally into the United States and giving themselves up to Border Patrol are the lesser-known individuals known as the “gotaways.” This group of illegal immigrants evade Border Patrol and attempt to make their way past state and local law enforcement to get farther into the United States. There have…
USS Canberra: US Commissions First Navy Warship in Foreign Port
SYDNEY—The United States commissioned a warship in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday—the first time a U.S. Navy vessel joined active service at a foreign port—as the two close allies step up their military ties in response to China’s expanding regional reach. The Independence-class littoral combat ship—named after a Royal Australian Navy cruiser that was sunk while…
Texas’ Border Crackdown Bears Fruit: 422 Million Lethal Fentanyl Doses Seized, Over 31,000 Criminal Arrests
Texas’ efforts to stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into the United States under Operation Lone Star have borne fruit, according to data provided by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who pledged to continue deploying “every strategy” available to respond to the border crisis. Operation Lone Star was launched in March 2021 in response…
TSMC Delays Arizona Factory Opening Due to Insufficient Skilled Local Talent
July 22, 2023
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, will delay production at its new Arizona chip plant to 2025 due to a shortage of skilled labor. The year-long delay comes as trade relations between Washington and Beijing, have deteriorated over the past several years. TSMC Chairman Mark Liu broke the news to investors on a…
China’s Nuclear Buildup Highlights Need for Intensive Dialogue: White House Official
July 22, 2023
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A top White House official said Friday that China’s expansion of nuclear capabilities and a “series of quite exotic forms of weaponry” highlighted the crucial requirement for “intensive dialogue” to mitigate nuclear risks. National security adviser Jake Sullivan told the Aspen Security Forum that it is “vital” for the United States and China to engage…
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