President Trump decided to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and chose to replace him with either Gen. Michael E. Kurilla or retired three-star Air Force officer Dan Caine. Trump ultimately picked Caine, citing his military and entrepreneurial experience. The decision was made after deliberations with top officials and stemmed from Trump’s past frustrations with military leaders and desire for loyalty.
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Supreme Court appears likely to side with Catholic Church and Trump in key religious exemption case
The Supreme Court is leaning towards supporting Wisconsin-based Catholic Charities in their dispute with the government over a state ruling that affects their ability to care for the sick and poor. The group argues that their mission of helping others, regardless of faith, is a core religious practice. Justices expressed concerns about the state interfering in religious matters and violating the First Amendment by denying the charity a tax exemption based on religious behavior criteria....
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