Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has denied allegations of leaked war plans and criticized the leaked information as inaccurate. Democrats in Congress are seeking answers from the Pentagon about reported book bans at the military academies, which are part of a new policy to eliminate “woke” ideology. The ban on books is part of President Donald Trump’s directive to remove materials that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Among the banned books is Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are concerned that the removal of these books is a violation of the First Amendment and academic freedom. They have demanded information on who directed the removal of the books, how they were selected, and if they have been removed from the shelves. The move to ban books has been compared to McCarthy-era censorship, referring to Senator Joseph McCarthy’s high-profile investigations into alleged subversion and espionage in the 1950s. McCarthy’s actions ultimately damaged his public image and led to his censure by his peers.
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