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Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.
Critics bash Minot AFB after airmen told to avoid conservative rally
“All Air Force airmen have a constitutional right to freedom of assembly,” the base said on Facebook.
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
By Didi Tang, The Associated Press
Librarians turn to EEOC for help in fight over book bans
Several who were fired for refusing to remove books have filed workplace discrimination claims with the federal agency.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
Opinions
Defending democracy at home: The ACE Act’s missteps
The act places unnecessary burdens on both voters and election administrators, complicating an already intricate process, the author argues.
By Rick Blakemore
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.
Recovery of American hostages to be led by Israelis, US to advise
Hostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson.
Naval Academy sued over affirmative action admissions policy
A group critical of race-conscious admissions filed a lawsuit against the practice at the Naval Academy.
Opinions
Taiwan’s big stake in Washington’s budget battles
It’s in the U.S. national security interest to accelerate Taiwan’s procurement of the capabilities it needs to deter an invasion, the authors argue.
By Dustin Walker and Eric Sayers