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Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 3 essential reads

President Donald Trump’s speech at the graduation of the class of 2025 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point included segments that were clearly scripted and portions that were obviously not.

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After years of Biden attacks, Democrats want Republicans to question Trump’s mental fitness

Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls on GOP to speak out after president’s eccentric West Point address

The Independent UK

‘How is this an appropriate topic’: West Point cadets totally silent as Trump rambles about bedroom tips and drag queen fears

Not the first time Trump has struggled with the concept of appropriateness.

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Trump gives rambling speech about trophy wives, golf and the ‘great late’ Al Capone in politically-charged West Point address

President praised his administration’s efforts to end DEI programs and crack down on immigration while addressing West Point’s Class of 2025

The Independent UK

Trump to address West Point graduates as he tries to impose agenda on military

President’s visit to military academy occurs as books are banned and clubs disbanded in line with anti-DEI police

The Guardian - US

West Point Disbands Cadet Clubs In Response To Diversity Programs

West Point disbands cadet clubs focused on diversity following federal order. Challenges persist for female and cadet diversity in military academies.

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West Point Orders All Minority Cadet Clubs Disbanded Immediately in DEI Crackdown: Report

The U.S. Military Academy West Point ordered all minority cadet clubs to be disbanded immediately as crackdowns on DEI programs set in across the country.

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Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is forcefully endorsing having women in combat roles and emphasizing the military’s obligation to defend the U.S. Constitution

The Independent UK

An Inside Look at Army, the Toughest Football Program in America

The Black Knights don’t benefit from the various luxuries other college football programs receive. They are the last of the hard, expected to be soldiers, students and winning athletes all at once.

Sports Illustrated

President Biden Delivers Inspiring Commencement Address At West Point

President Biden's address at West Point focused on honoring cadets, U.S. global leadership, and military deterrence, emphasizing the role of future leaders...

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Biden To Deliver West Point Commencement Address Saturday

President Biden to deliver commencement address at West Point, emphasizing military values and commitment. Event celebrates cadets' achievements and highli...

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President Biden To Deliver Commencement Address At West Point

President Biden to deliver commencement address at West Point Military Academy, highlighting cadets' service and achievements.

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US supreme court allows West Point to continue considering race in admissions

Decision rebuffs request by conservative group to alter admissions process for US military academy

The Guardian - US

Court Refuses to Block West Point Use of Race in Admissions, Doesn't Express Any Substantive Opinion on Question

From today's order in Students for Fair Admissions v. USMA at West Point: The application for writ of injunction pending appeal presented to Justice Sotomayor and by her referred to the Court is denied. The record before this Court is underdeveloped, and this order should not be construed as expressing…

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Ten-hut Time Machine? West Point to open time capsule possibly left by cadets in the 1820s

The contents of a long-forgotten time capsule recently discovered inside the base of a monument at West Point and believed to have been left by cadets in the late 1820s are set to be revealed

The Guardian - US

Students graduate around the country, with flags, politicians and a furry friend

A Colorado student defied officials with a Mexican flag, the vice-president visited West Point and a service animal lent a paw

WEKU

VP Harris becomes the first woman to give a West Point commencement speech

Kamala Harris made history Saturday when she became the first woman to deliver remarks to a graduating class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which was established over two centuries ago.

The Independent UK

Harris 1st woman to deliver West Point commencement speech

Kamala Harris will be the first woman to deliver a commencement speech at the West Point graduation ceremony, White House officials said

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Netflix's The Pale Blue Eye uses a fictional whodunnit to explore the origins of Edgar Allan Poe

Netflix’s The Pale Blue Eye is an artist origin story with a difference.

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Editorial: Expelling Confederate symbols from the military academy

Like everything at West Point, it’s all organized and planned. According to the superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland, while the Corps of Cadets is away this winter break, the beautiful campus overlooking the Hudson is being stripped of its shameful Confederate symbols.

WEKU

West Point will remove Confederate symbols from its campus

The storied military academy will take down likenesses of Robert E. Lee as part of a Department of Defense directive to do away with installations that "commemorate or memorialize the Confederacy."

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Pale Blue Eye’: Christian Bale impresses again as detective partnered with young Edgar Allan Poe

Even when the 19th century mystery takes some insanely big dramatic swings, Bale is immersed in his performance.

The Independent UK

Panel: West Point should rename Lee Barracks, nix KKK art

A commission created by Congress is recommending changes at West Point when it comes to commemorating Robert E

The Guardian - US

West Point’s Ku Klux Klan plaque should be removed, commission says

Panel is tasked with recommending which US military assets should be renamed, to remove associations with Confederates

WEKU

A plaque with the words 'Ku Klux Klan' still hangs on a building at West Point

The marker, depicting a hooded figure, was highlighted in a recent report by a special commission looking into U.S. military assets with names tied to the Confederacy.

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