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Patrick Leahy, longest serving US senator still in office, announces he won’t seek reelection

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(CNN)Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat and the longest serving US senator still in office, announced Monday he won’t seek reelection for a ninth term next year, after serving in the chamber since 1975. “While I will continue to serve Vermont, Marcelle and I have reached a conclusion: it is time to put down the gavel,” said Leahy, referring to his wife. “It is time to pass the torch to the next Vermonter, who’ll carry on this work for our great state. It’s time to come home.” “I will not run…

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US President Trump limits transgender troops from serving in the military – South China Morning Post

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South China Morning Post US President Trump limits transgender troops from serving in the militarySouth China Morning PostPresident Donald Trump signed a memorandum late on Friday that bans some transgender individuals from serving in the US military, but gives the armed forces latitude in implementing policies. The memorandum said transgender individuals with a history …Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military serviceReuters Trump Moves to Ban Most Transgender Troops From Military ServiceHaaretzTrump reissues ban on nearly all transgender troops serving in the US militaryDeutsche WelleFinancial Express –Telegraph.co.uk –Independent.ieall 131 news articles »…

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