The Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has announced the immediate revocation of retired General Mark Milley's personal security detail and security clearance.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) announced that he will continue to investigate former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for his actions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”
General Mark Milley said no soldier ever swore an oath to serve a "wannabe dictator," referring to former President Donald Trump, after stepping down Friday.
His successor, General CQ Brown, steps into the role as the second Black officer to helm the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding Colin Powell, amidst the tenure of Lloyd Austin.
"The Deranged Special Prosecutor, Jack Smith, working in conjunction with the DOJ & FBI, illegally leaked and 'spun' a tape and transcript of me which is actually an exoneration, rather than what they would have you believe," Trump said of the audio. "This continuing Witch Hunt is another ELECTION INTERFERENCE Scam. They are cheaters and thugs!"
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, General Mark Milley, demanded the Nellis Air Force Base cancel a "family-friendly" drag show.
Congressman Matt Gaetz demands answers from the Department of Defense over the alleged use of taxpayer funds for divisive drag events on military installations.
