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Friday

Defense Department To Overhaul Screening For Foreign Military Trainees

After an internal review of how foreign military students are screened, the U.S. Department of Defense says it will implement new security measures for prospective cadets. Josh Brasted/Getty Images hide caption

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Defense Department To Overhaul Screening For Foreign Military Trainees

Officials said they want to "ensure the program continues." To that end, the department has reviewed "how we can use our resources to do enhanced vetting."

Monday

DOJ Says 21 Saudi Cadets Being Expelled From U.S. Over Extremist, Child Porn Content

Attorney General William Barr announced an update in the investigation of the deadly shooting last month at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla. He said Monday: "This was an act of terrorism." Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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DOJ Says 21 Saudi Cadets Being Expelled From U.S. Over Extremist, Child Porn Content

The announcement comes a month after a Saudi national opened fire at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla., killing three sailors. Attorney General William Barr called the shooting an act of terrorism.

Tuesday

Navy: Saudi Flight Trainees Are Grounded In Aftermath Of Pensacola Shooting

Officials announced they would suspend training for Saudi Arabian military pilots after the fatal shootings last week at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Josh Brasted/Getty Images hide caption

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Navy: Saudi Flight Trainees Are Grounded In Aftermath Of Pensacola Shooting

Officials have curtailed flight training for Saudi students as investigators continue to examine why one student killed three U.S. service members last week.