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House Republicans demand Lloyd Austin investigate 'left-wing extremism' in military
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House Republicans are calling on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to investigate "left-wing extremism" after a U.S. airman self-immolated outside of the Israeli embassy in February.
"We write you today as members of Congress, many of us having served our country honorably, in our commitment to the security and integrity of our nation's armed forces. Your dedication to rooting out extremist behavior within our ranks has been well documented and demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the honor and cohesion of our armed forces," the Republicans wrote. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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"It is with this shared commitment in mind that we urge your attention toward the equally pressing issue of left-wing extremism among active-duty service members and veterans."