Pentagon Halts Aid to Scouting America Over DEI Concerns

Pentagon to end 100-year partnership with Scouting America.
Hegseth criticizes Scouting America as 'genderless' and promotes DEI.
Scouting America founded in 1910 with over 1 million members.
U.S. military support for Scouting America began in 1937.
Navy Secretary John Phelan warns plan could harm recruitment.
Scouting America is surprised and disappointed, Congress response unclear.
Current law allows support with a national security exemption.
Decision is time-sensitive as Jamboree planning continues.
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