US President Donald Trump's administration has dismissed several senior military officials, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife. Trump's decision to replace General Charles Q. Brown with Lieutenant General John Dan "Razin" Caine signifies a significant restructuring of military leadership amidst criticism of prioritization of progressive policies over readiness.
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Federal authorities investigate a military link between New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Suspects Jabbar and Livelsberger, both with military backgrounds, used rented vehicles for separate deadly incidents, leading the FBI to explore potential connections and motives.
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