Enforcer retires as hundreds of immigrants released
Homeland Security official Gary Mead retires after announcing departure at end of April. The same day ICE disclosed hundreds of detainees facing deportation were released due to looming sequestration budget cuts. White House says release decisions were made by career officials and detainees remain subject to removal.
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Rubio urges ammunition to Syrian rebels for US interests
Senator Marco Rubio after returning from the Middle East pressed for supplying ammunition to moderate Syrian opposition groups to counter radical forces. He warned Iran’s nuclear aims remain a threat and said US aid should focus on arming allies rather than arming rebels outright.
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Hagel sworn as defense secretary vows to turn page on war
Hagel in a Pentagon ceremony pledges direct leadership and readiness to face budget cuts. He notes 34,000 troops will return home this year as Afghanistan withdrawal plans proceed and command winds down the decade long war.
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