Biden commutations set record with 2,490 clemencies
President Biden announced a large batch of clemencies for nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, claiming sentences were too harsh under current law. He emphasized correcting disparities between crack and powder cocaine penalties and hinted more actions before leaving office.
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Army eyes 2025 enlistment goals in recruiting turnaround
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth says the service is on track to meet 2025 enlistment targets, tallying about 61,000 recruits by September and 20,000 in delayed entry for 2026. She credits the Future Soldier Prep Course and revamped recruiting processes, while rejecting claims the Army is "woke" as a factor in recruitment.
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Russia and Iran sign broad strategic partnership treaty
Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pereshkian sealed a 20 year comprehensive partnership covering trade military science education and culture. The pact aims to expand economic cooperation and sidestep sanctions with coordinated responses and currency payments while pledging intelligence sharing and security cooperation for a new chapter in their strategic relations.
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