Stars and Stripes

The Stars and Stripes were eliminated from the FIFA Men’s World Cup in the round of 16, causing disappointment for fans. The article contrasts the heartbreak of the home country with the elation of the home-base team in the final Seattle match.

The military newspaper Stars and Stripes, known for its editorial independence, faces restrictions under the Trump administration. The Pentagon's chief spokesman has pledged to eliminate 'woke distractions' from the publication.

Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Steve Kroft discusses his early career as a reporter for Stars and Stripes, covering the war in Vietnam, and how this experience influenced his later work at CBS. He spoke with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about his journalistic beginnings.

Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper under the Department of Defense, faces restrictions on editorial independence under the Trump administration. Pentagon officials have imposed content bans and expressed intent to eliminate 'woke distractions,' raising concerns about the paper becoming a propaganda tool.

Patriotic Californians Amy and Chris Cooke and neighbor Terri Collins faced $100 fines from their homeowners association for displaying American flags ahead of the Fourth of July. The HOA demanded removal of the flags, which residents called 'crazy anti-American,' amid the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

Jacqueline Smith, ombudsman of Stars and Stripes, is suing the Pentagon over her firing, which she claims was retaliatory and violated her First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., following her removal in April after criticizing new Pentagon restrictions.

Kim Gamel, a veteran Associated Press correspondent who covered conflicts in the Middle East including the Iraq war and Arab Spring, died in Idaho at 57 after a yearslong battle with lymphoma. Known for her compassionate reporting, she highlighted human stories in war zones and mentored journalists.

Two advisory board members for the Stars and Stripes military newspaper are suing the Pentagon, alleging that the Defense Department’s overhaul of the publication is undermining its editorial independence. The lawsuit seeks to block the Pentagon’s efforts to exert control over the news outlet.

Senate Democrats introduced legislation to restore editorial independence to Stars and Stripes, the Pentagon's military newspaper, following recent restrictions imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The bill would prohibit Pentagon censorship except in extreme circumstances endangering servicemembers, require a civilian publisher, and protect journalist access to military events.

The Department of Defense's policies for Stars and Stripes have raised concerns among Senate Democrats about the outlet's independence under the Trump administration. A letter from the DOD outlining these policies was obtained by The Hill. The Pentagon fired the outlet's ombudsman on the same day the letter was penned.

A Washington state lawmaker proposes replacing the Stars and Stripes flag with the PRIDE flag, citing relatability concerns. The lawmaker's suggestion has sparked controversy, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding national symbols. This proposal may lead to further discussions on national identity and representation.

The article criticizes Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump for damaging U.S. military alliances and suggests their influence may harm the perspectives of military personnel. It calls on Congress to protect the GI newspaper, Stars and Stripes, from political interference.

The Pentagon removed the ombudsman of the U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes, who was responsible for monitoring the outlet's editorial independence and reporting to Congress. Jacqueline Smith, the fired ombudsman, indicated that the Pentagon sought to silence concerns about the newspaper's independence.