The Trump administration has issued a warning to 36 countries—most of which are in Africa—to strengthen their traveler vetting systems or risk being added to a growing list of nations under a U.S. travel ban. Countries have until Wednesday to commit to improvements and 60 days to show progress, or face restricted visa issuance.
Two and a half centuries after its founding on June 14, 1775, the United States Army marked its 250th anniversary. What began as a modest resolution by the Second Continental Congress has become one of the world’s most formidable military forces, shaped by war, innovation, and service.
The U.S. Army is undertaking deep structural cuts to its military police force, closing nearly two dozen units and reducing its MP soldier count by almost half since 2007. The shift reflects changing military priorities and increased reliance on civilian law enforcement at installations.
An Army veteran was detained by Marines outside a federal building in Los Angeles during protests, drawing scrutiny of the military’s increasing involvement in domestic law enforcement and raising civil liberties concerns.
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