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Ridge said in his resignation letter, 160;After more than 22 consecutive years of public service, it is time to give personal and family matters a higher priority.The secretary said he would serve until Feb. 1 or until the Senate confirms his successor.Ridge became the nation first White House homeland security adv
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The Justice Department is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump moves to curtail military service by transgender people.The lawsuit was filed on behalf
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