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Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Esper explains why Navy secretary was fired over double-talk in SEAL trident controversy
Trump ordered the Pentagon to retain Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher's Trident qualification pin.
Spencer out as Navy secretary over SEAL trident scandal
The Pentagon has asked the White House to consider Kenneth Braithwaite, the current U.S. ambassador to Norway and a retired Navy rear admiral, as the next Secretary of the Navy.
By Carl Prine
Official says White House gave Navy go-ahead with disciplinary proceedings for SEAL Gallagher
The Navy has been notified that the White House will not intervene to stop a disciplinary proceeding that could cost a SEAL his position in the elite unit, a senior Navy official said Sunday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Navy secretary backs admirals in tussle with Trump over SEAL trident, report says
A bombshell interview with Reuters widens what appeared to be a widening civil-military gap.
By Carl Prine
Clemency for war criminals an ‘insult’ to the military, lawmaker argues
A top Senate Democrat says pardons, forgiveness should not have been given to service members embroiled in three controversial cases.
How the long-term effect of Trump’s recent war crimes actions could play out
The move could undermine military justice or set it straight.
Did the Navy’s top SEAL show contempt for Trump?
A complaint filed with the Pentagon urges federal watchdogs to probe allegations leveled against Naval Special Warfare's two-star.
By Carl Prine
Army looking into whether Golsteyn will get his Special Forces tab and Silver Star back, despite Trump’s pardon
Both the Special Forces tab and the Silver Star medal were stripped from Golsteyn in 2015.
By Kyle Rempfer
Trump administration aims to up federal diversity, cut poor performers
Hiring initiatives to bring people "off the sidelines" were spotlighted at the Nov. 18 Chief Human Capital Officers Council meeting, but administration officials also pushed for greater adverse action authority.
By Jessie Bur
What is a continuing resolution?
A CR usually means the regular process of passing 12 appropriations bills by the start of the fiscal year has failed.
By Joe Gould