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Pentagon puts Scouts 'on notice' over DEI and girl-centered policies
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Pentagon puts Scouts 'on notice' over DEI and girl-centered policies

NPR
by Graham Smith
February 27, 2026
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The Pentagon issued a 6-month reprieve to the Scouts, previously threatening to sever ties over the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and girl-centered policies. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced the temporary halt to the separation, putting the Scouts "on notice."

After threatening to sever ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 6-month reprieve

After threatening to sever ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 6-month reprieve (Image credit: X video by @SecWar / screengrab by NPR)

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