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Government Trust and Military Controversy

Updated 2026-09-09 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A survey found that a majority of Americans are skeptical of government information. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is facing criticism for purging Black officers under merit-based criteria.

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The Hill
A veteran and academic argues that recent military leadership decisions under the Trump administration are dismantling racial equality in the armed forces by dismissing the merits of promoted Black officers.
2026-09-09 17:00 UTC
The Hill
A new poll has found that Americans are more skeptical of information released by the federal government, with majorities saying they have little to no trust in the government. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts survey released Wednesday shows that almost 6 in
2026-09-09 17:02 UTC
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