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Trump clarifies Medal of Honor comments, calls it the ‘ultimate’ honor

The former president caused controversy with remarks last week saying a civilian medal was a better honor than the military award.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Request to reconsider former soldier’s pardon in fatal shooting denied

A Texas court denied a request to consider whether to reverse the pardon of a former Army sergeant convicted of killing an Air Force veteran.

6 months ago

Texas Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border

Texas says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people, but some migrants say they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave welts and bruises.

By Alejandro Serrano and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune

6 months ago

US Defense Secretary Austin’s chief of staff to step down this summer

Kelly Magsamen helped orchestrate America's security policy under the Biden administration but faced criticism for the secretary's surprise hospital stay.

By Noah Robertson

7 months ago

Prosecutor seeks to reverse former soldier’s pardon in fatal shooting

A prosecutor wants to reverse the pardon of a former Army sergeant convicted of killing an Air Force veteran during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.

7 months ago

Former Army sergeant convicted of killing BLM protester pardoned

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting a protester in 2020.

7 months ago