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WASHINGTON | The Latest: Trump to name Milley new Joint Chiefs chairman

WASHINGTON | The Latest: Trump to name Milley new Joint Chiefs chairman

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the succession of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (all times local): 2:45 p.m.

U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will nominate Army chief Gen. Mark Milley as his next top military adviser.

Milley would succeed Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The officials confirmed the decision Friday on condition of anonymity…

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WASHINGTON | US cuts aid to Palestinians, cites policy differences

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WASHINGTON | US cuts aid to Palestinians, cites policy differences

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has decided to cut more than $200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians, following a review of the funding for projects in the West Bank and Gaza.

The department notified Congress of the decision Friday in a brief, three-paragraph notice sent first to lawmakers and then to reporters. It said the administration will redirect the money to “high priority projects elsewhere.”

One main issue the U.S. has had with support for the Palestinian Authority had been its stipends paid to the families of Palestinians killed, injured or jailed for attacks on Israel.

By Associated Press