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Jan 28, 2025 Pete Hegseth revoked Gen. Mark Milley's security clearance, personal security detail, and ordered a review of his rank Corroborated Power and Authority
Stripping protections from a former joint chiefs chair who had criticized Trump signals use of military authority to punish political critics.
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- SecDef Hegseth pulls Gen. Milley's security detail — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has removed General Mark Milley's personal security detail and security clearance. Hegseth has also ordered a review board to assess whether Milley should be demoted and stripped of a star due to allegations of undermining the chain of command during Trump's first term. This move has sparked controversy and is seen as part of ongoing tensions within the military leadership.
- Pentagon revokes Mark Milley's security clearance — The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has revoked the security clearance and personal security detail of Mark Milley, a retired army general and former chair of the joint chiefs of staff. This action is part of a broader move by the Trump administration against critics, including Milley, who had previously criticized Trump. The Pentagon also announced a review of Milley's military rank. This decision follows Milley's outspoken criticism of Trump and his conduct during the Capitol insurrection.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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Jan 27, 2025 US Northern Command allowed ICE to use Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado for immigration detention operations Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Blending military infrastructure with civilian immigration enforcement raises questions about the militarization of domestic policy.
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- US military allows Buckley base for ICE operations — The US military has permitted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use facilities at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, for processing and detaining undocumented immigrants. This decision, made at the request of the Department of Homeland Security, involves setting up a temporary operations center and holding location for ICE operations. No military personnel will be involved in the operations, which will be staffed by ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies. The move has sparked concern from local representatives about the military's involvement in domestic immigration enforcement.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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