Indian activist Dennis Banks dies at 80
Dennis Banks cofounder of the American Indian Movement died at 80 after heart surgery. He led the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation on Pine Ridge, a 71 day standoff that heightened protests over U.S. and tribal governments. Banks passed at Mayo Clinic Rochester surrounded by family. pneumonia after surgery contributed.
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Bergdahl apologizes in court for wounded searchers
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told the court he never intended for anyone to be hurt while he was missing in Afghanistan and described years of captivity. He testified as the defense opened a multiday case to seek a lighter punishment for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.
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Court blocks Trump transgender military ban plan
U S District Judge Colleen Kollar Kotelly halted the policy to exclude transgender people from military service. The ruling returns the system to pre July changes and signals likely success for the plaintiffs in the suit. The government may appeal as the Pentagon reviews policy evolution.
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Cabinet leaders defend existing war laws against repeal
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that current post 9/11 authorities cover combat against terrorist groups and warn that premature repeal could weaken the fight. They noted Trump lacks explicit congressional permission to strike North Korea, yet implied constitutional power in some cases, drawing Democratic concern over potential unilateral action.
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Health care signups face hostile takeover in ACA season
Washington signals a tighter enrollment period for Obamacare as the Trump administration cuts ads and counselors, raises premiums via insurer subsidies cuts, and reduces competition. Open enrollment runs six weeks shorter, with premiums rising and many counties with a single carrier. subsidies are expanding for current enrollees to renew while new signups remain uncertain.
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