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In addition, two DOJ lawyers have asked states to share information about voters to implement a Trump executive order that would shift some power over elections from the states to Washington. Courts have temporarily blocked key provisions of that order, including changing mail ballot deadlines and requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship. The DOJ attorneys have asked to talk about a different provision, which has not been halted by the courts, focused on sharing information.

That is a complete lie but what else is new? Secretary of Defense ordered the removal of 2,000 National Guard troops who were mobilized in response to protests in Los Angeles last month over immigration raids, a Pentagon official said Tuesday. "Thanks to our troops who stepped up to answer the call, the lawlessness in Los Angeles is subsiding," chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.

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WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday narrowly confirmed Anthony Tata, a retired Army brigadier general who has made inflammatory remarks about Islam and prominent Democrats, to serve as the Pentagon’s personnel chief. Senators voted 52-46 to confirm Tata in the role of undersecretary for personnel and readiness despite deep reservations from the top Democrat of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, and other members of his party. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-07-15/pentagon-personnel-tata-senate-confirmed-18452797.html Source - Stars and Stripes

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Have you recently enlisted in or received a commission to a uniformed service? Or, have you just married a uniformed service member? If you’re new to TRICARE, you may have some questions about how to enroll in a plan, get care, and learn more about your coverage. So, what exactly is TRICARE? “TRICARE is the uniformed health care program for service members, retirees, their family members, and other eligible beneficiaries,” explained Malcolm Jones, a TRICARE subject matter expert at the Defense Health Agency. “It brings together the resources of military hospitals and clinics with a network of civilian health care providers and pharmacies.”

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With most detainees only weeks or months from deportation, that means millions of new migrants cycling through. Many will have done nothing worse than Trump’s German immigrant grandparents (and my Jewish grandmother) did a century ago, namely, overstaying their visas. Of course, if they happen to be employed at a golf course or hotel (exempted by Trump for obvious personal reasons), they wouldn’t be in jail in the first place. Here’s where we’re headed: If migrants work on farms or in slaughterhouses (lots of both in red states), or a kitchen (hospitality), they’re OK or maybe even headed for amnesty, as Trump—to the dismay of MAGA—hinted last week. But if they cut grass, clean houses, or work in other occupations unprotected by the Dear Leader, off to jail you go.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Last week, 13News Now reported on conditions in the military housing community at Wadsworth Shores in Virginia Beach, which residents called "horrendous." People living there pointed to issues such as flooding, long-lasting power outages, and cockroach and mouse infestations. Liberty Military Housing's CEO, Philip Rizzo, said he is taking the concerns seriously, as well as taking steps to help. How to contact your congressional district representative How to contact your Senators

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NAS PENSACOLA, Florida (NNS) – The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected seven new officers to join the team for the 2026 air show season. The squadron selected three F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots, a C-130J Super Hercules pilot, an Assistant Maintenance Officer, a Supply Officer and a Public Affairs Officer to replace outgoing team members. By the start of the 2026 show season, these seven officers will join the ranks of the U.S. Navy’s most elite aviation officers, ground support officers, and enlisted maintenance personnel already serving on the team. “Selecting new officers is never easy with such a strong pool of candidates,” said Cdr. Adam Bryan, commanding officer and flight leader of the Blue Angels. “We’re proud to announce our 2026 officers and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have on next season’s demonstration team.” Each year, the Blue Angels select finalists to interview at the team’s home base of Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., during the week of the Pensacola Beach Air Show; selections are made at the conclusion of that week. This year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show took place on July 12th. The selected 2026 officers include:

Hedgehog, whose title is still Secretary of Defense despite Trump considering bringing back the other term, did not appear live on Fox News. His official schedule for Friday notes he is traveling. Rather, the right-wing network showed a clip that Hedgehog had posted on his official X account the day prior.

Failure of our democracy... While he was writing Mein Kampf within the walls of Landsberg prison in 1924, Adolf Hitler argued that Germany’s salvation required a single, infallible leader — one whose will would override parliamentary squabbling, legal constraints and institutional checks. This governing idea, known as the Führerprinzip, became the spine of Nazi rule: first consolidating control over the party, then over the state. A century later, the Führerprinzip is no longer lurking in the shadows. In Donald Trump’s second term, echoes of the doctrine are surfacing in policy, purges and propaganda, transforming American governance from a constitutional system into a vehicle for personal power.

On Thursday, the Daily Wire reported Donnelly’s name was withdrawn from the nomination following questions from the outlet about drag performances that were held aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) when he was in command from 2016 to 2018.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Note: This article was originally published April 17, 2025. It was updated and republished July 11 with information about the current measles case count in the U.S. You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. As of July 8, there have been 1,288 confirmed cases in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While most of these cases are in Texas, cases have been rising across the country. Anyone who isn’t protected against measles can get the illness—and children are especially at risk of getting seriously sick. You may be wondering how to keep your family safe.

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The Department of the Navy (DON) remains committed to the health and safety of our Sailors and Marines. Decades of combat operations have taught us that some injuries particularly to the brain may not be immediately apparent and repeated exposure to certain conditions can have cumulative effects. The science surrounding these exposures continues to evolve, and we recognize a strong relationship between Blast Overpressure (BOP) and the Warfighter Brain Health (WBH). 2. As discussed in reference (a), the WBH Initiative addresses concussions and other forms of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Brain injuries may result from direct impacts, exposure to blasts or low-level blasts or operation of certain weapons systems. BOP encompasses exposure to events that release energy through multiple pathways (impulse noise, pressure waves, body acceleration, and vibration), potentially causing injury. These exposures may occur in combat, operational evolutions and training environments. 3. Managing risks related to BOP and WBH spans across operations, training, safety, medical and information communities. Reference (b) establishes four pounds per square inch (psi) as the action threshold for BOP exposure. Per reference (c), the four psi action threshold is consistently reached or exceeded by operators of shoulder- fired weapons. Other activities, such as training involving detonations, have the potential to exceed four psi and may amplify or prolong exposures of any level. Therefore, DON categorizes such personnel as high risk based on the definition below, and these personnel must complete a Cognitive Monitoring Program (CMP) baseline assessment by September 30, 2025 as required by reference (b). The Department of Defense (DoD) tool to complete a CMP baseline is the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics. a. High-risk is defined as all Active Component personnel assigned to units where they will or are likely to engage in training or operational activities that place them in the proximity of weapons systems recognized or suspected to produce hazardous BOP exposures often within a 12-month period. The term "often" means a more frequent or regular exposure, such as daily or multiple times per week, with little variability. The term "high-risk" would traditionally include those assigned to "warfighter" and training units. 4. All other DON active-duty military members must be baselined by September 30, 2027. These efforts are directly tied to overall force readiness. 5. CMP baseline assessments have been a longstanding pre- deployment requirement per references (d) and (e), though previously, shipboard personnel were exempt. Reference (b) rescinds that exemption. Currently, baseline assessment capabilities exist at several locations, including Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. A complete list of all CMP testing sites can be found at: https://esportal.med.navy.mil/bumed/rh/m3/M33/Pages/TBI.aspx. As there are many additional sites being created across the DoD, this list will be updated regularly. 6. Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps will: a. Designate a Navy and a Marine Corps BOP Management Action Lead at the O-7 level or above to be responsible and accountable for implementing BOP and WBH requirements including those listed in the references. Notify Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment (ASN (EI&E)) via Memorandum of the BOP Management Action Lead designations no later than July 24, 2025. ASN (EI&E) will coordinate with the BOP Management Action Leads to ensure implementation of all requirements. 7. The Management Action Leads for the Navy and the Marine Corps will ensure that Commanders and Commanding Officers: a. Leverage existing capabilities at installations conducting live-fire activities to facilitate baseline cognitive assessments for personnel who are deemed high-risk based on the guidance above. b. Utilize remaining capabilities to assess personnel who are deemed increased-risk based on the guidance above, followed by all remaining personnel if resources are available. c. Support the establishment of additional testing locations, including but not limited to, providing physical space for testing sites (when necessary) and identifying personnel who can serve as proctors for testing. d. Direct exposed personnel to existing training sites as capacity becomes available. 8. All DON personnel will: a. Be vigilant for symptoms which may be attributable to exposure to BOP in oneself and others. An excellent resource created by the Defense Health Agency Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence is the following: https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Fact-Sheets/2024/10/16/Low-Level-BlastService-Members-Fact-Sheet b. Promptly report suspected brain injuries to the cognizant medical department and chain of command. 9. Every member of the DON is responsible for minimizing the risk of brain injury. Through vigilance and proactive behavior, we strengthen our collective ability to protect our mission and our people. 10. Our success depends on the commitment of every Sailor, Marine, civilian, and contractor. Together, we will maintain a secure environment that protects both mission accomplishment and the safety of our force. 11. Released by the Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of the Navy.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

Journalist and UFO enthusiast Jeremy Corbell has released footage, reportedly captured by the US military in 2020, of a disc-shaped unidentified flying object. The Pentagon declined to answer CNN’s questions on the validity of the video.

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino took a day off from work Friday after clashing at the White House with Attorney General Pam Bondi over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, four sources familiar with conflict told Axios. Why it matters: The dispute erupted Wednesday amid the fallout of the administration walking back its claims about Epstein by determining the convicted sex offender didn't have a celebrity "client list," and that he wasn't murdered in his New York City prison cell in 2019.

Can you help in this case?... NORFOLK, Va. — Angelina Resendiz vanished from her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk the morning of Thursday, May 29. Nearly two weeks later, her body was recovered behind an elementary school in Norfolk. During that time, Resendiz' family grew frustrated by a lack of information provided during the investigation into her disappearance. We've compiled a full timeline of events from information we received from authorities and the family.

Rule of Law, Due Process... In an interview with The New York Times, the lawyer, Erez Reuveni, who filed a detailed whistle-blower claim to the Senate last month, shared his growing sense of alarm as he defended the administration’s aggressive deportation agenda. He said he was willing to testify to Congress or in court about what he described as an intentional effort by the administration to ignore judges and the due process rights of hundreds of migrants.

Not surprisingly, Hegseth has brought to the Pentagon the same disorder and disarray that has characterized his entire messed-up and messy life. Part of this mayhem is ideological: As I’ve noted in a previous column, Trump is turning the military into a MAGA institution, using troops to quell domestic protests and giving political speeches where soldiers serve as stage props. Hegseth has been very much part of this dangerous politicization of the military, working to purge the military of trans soldiers as well as removing as any positive tributes to civil rights pioneers such as Jackie Robinson and Harvey Milk. Hegseth backed down from deleting Robinson from a Defense Department website after protests, but his general crusade to create a right-wing military continues.

But Americans have never witnessed anything like the corruption that President Donald Trump and his inner circle have perpetrated in recent months. Its brazenness, volume, and variety defy historical comparison, even in a country with a centuries-long history of graft—including, notably, Trump’s first four years in office. Indeed, his second term makes the financial scandals of his first—foreign regimes staying at Trump’s hotel in Washington, D.C.; the (aborted) plan to host the G7 at Trump’s hotel in Florida—seem quaint.