OpinionWhy I chose to retire from government service at this timeIn this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration. By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)2 weeks ago
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academiesHegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.By Noah Robertson and Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Pentagon orders military to pull all library books on diversityIt is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of DEI policies and materials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
Since early 2024, DOD has cut nearly 200 DEI-related jobs: ReportForty-one diversity-related positions were abolished or restructured following President Trump's crackdown on federal DEI efforts.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Army, Air Force libraries ordered to review books for DEI materialThe orders come after the U.S. Naval Academy removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told to get rid of those that promote DEI.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purgeAcademy officials were told to review the library late last week, and an initial search had identified about 900 books for a closer look.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago