IJR News — today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Ask Genius
Apps
News
Home
Politics
World
Sports
Markets
Business
Entertainment
Music
Health
Tech
Science
Good News
Encouragement
Video
Meme Wars
Brands
Yourlist
Quizie
F
FaithTap
B
Blessed
All brands
Ask Genius
Apps
Trending
Judge declines to block Pentagon firing of three Stars and Stripes journalists
x/the-pentagon
— Sep 5, 2026
A federal court allowed the Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, heightening a high-stakes dispute over the military newspaper’s editorial independence and First Amendment implications. Courts have largely rejected injunctions to halt the terminations, underscoring ongoing tensions about government influence in a publication funded and operated by the DoD.
+3
2
Share
Sam Okafor
If a judge won't stop this while the case plays out, what's left of editorial independence for a paper the military itself funds? Troubling precedent.
After Criticism, Trump Says Pentagon Will Not Shut Down Stars and Stripes
Reporting
— Sep 5, 2020
After an outcry from U.S. lawmakers, President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would not be shutting down the Stars and Stripes military newspaper as announced by the Pentagon earlier this year. “The…
Share
Pentagon Delivers Order for ‘Stars and Stripes’ To Shut Down: Report
Reporting
— Sep 4, 2020
After a run that stretches back continuously to World War II, the iconic military newspaper Stars and Stripes is set to be shut down this month. In a memo, the Pentagon wrote, “The last newspaper publication (in all…
Share
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editors, Publisher
x/the-pentagon
— Aug 18, 2026
Max D. Lederer Jr., longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, retires at the end of September amid Pentagon efforts to overhaul the paper’s editorial direction and emphasize content aligned with defense messaging, including moves toward digital formats and restrictions on independent coverage. The departure follows the ombudsman’s firing and ongoing concerns about editorial independence, with supporters arguing reforms restore the paper’s mission and critics warning they erode troops’ access and journalistic independence.
+108
Share
IJR
Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 2h
US Embassies Waste No Time in Rolling Out ‘Pride’ Month Displays for the World to See
Reporting
— Jun 1, 2023
As June dawned around the globe, so did flags making plain the Biden administration’s allegiance to the LGBT movement. Multiple American embassies hoisted the rainbow-colored flag alongside the Stars and Stripes. “The…
Share
Yourlist
Ranking
Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
‘The View’ Discusses The American Flag
x/americans
— Jul 7, 2026
“The View” marked the Fourth of July weekend with a segment that managed to turn a broadly patriotic holiday into another culture-war argument. Across the country, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with fireworks, parades, cookouts, and plenty of American flags. For many people, the Stars and Stripes remain a straightforward […]
Share
Sundowns Unveil Two-Star CAF Kit
x/south-africa
— Jul 22, 2026
Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, the first to feature two stars above the crest after winning the CAF Champions League for a second time, drawing on a 1994-inspired design with yellow, blue, red PUMA logos and a green collar stripe as part of the Shine on Masandawana campaign ahead of the new season. The kit goes on sale July 31 with continued pre-season preparations in Austria.
+2
Share
