US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defense ministry over involvement in eastern Congo conflict
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A top general pushed out at Pentagon's Joint Staff
A top general at the Pentagon was suddenly removed from his senior post earlier this week and has now retired, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia served in the Joint Staff as the Joint Staff's Director for Strategy, Plans & Policy, an important office, that handles long-term strategic planning and is known in military jargon as the J-5. Sylvia was removed from the position for a lack of confidence, according to one of the sources. With his removal Sylvia retired from the U.S. Army after having served in the role for 11 months.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's bid to require California election officials to separate out mail ballots received from roughly 20,000 people it claims are not U.S. citizens.
2 right-wing provocateurs facing election-related charges in Minnesota
Right-wing provocateurs James O'Keefe and Cam Higby are facing election-related charges after posting videos intended to expose alleged election security deficiencies.