On January 28, 2025, six active-duty transgender service members and two former members seeking re-enlistment filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at revising military policy on transgender personnel.
The State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, issued new guidance on Friday halting the disbursement of most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This move includes a pause on military aid to Ukraine, according to a report by Politico. The directive follows an executive order from President Donald Trump requiring a review of foreign aid spending.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to safeguard military bases and training areas from foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill, co-sponsored by several Senate Republicans, addresses growing national security concerns over foreign purchases of U.S. land near military sites.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a military veteran and dedicated public servant, was killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon. Maland, 44, was known for his commitment to protecting Americans and his unwavering dedication to service.
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with securing the southern border, U.S. officials revealed on Wednesday. This decision aligns with directives issued by President Donald Trump through executive orders shortly after taking office, aimed at tightening immigration controls.
