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House Speaker Mike Johnson Distances Himself from Trump's Controversial Military Address at Quantico
Oct 03, 2025 05:42 pm CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced public pressure from Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean to address President Donald Trump's controversial remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over Trump's unconventional approach to military leadership and political protocol, where he told military leaders they could lose their rank if they disagreed with him, raising concerns about civil-military relations.
Trump Administration Implements Gender-Neutral "Male-Level" Fitness Standards for US Military, Ends "Woke" Policies
Oct 01, 2025 01:44 am CST
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping changes to US military policies, including implementing gender-neutral "male-level" physical fitness standards and ending what they termed "woke" cultural practices. During an unprecedented gathering of military leaders at Quantico, they outlined a shift toward combat readiness over inclusivity, potentially affecting women's eligibility for certain combat roles while focusing on border security and domestic deployments.