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Story summary
- The Pentagon nears an agreement with Scouting America, ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
- DOD spokesman Sean Parnell says Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, strayed from current values.
- Parnell cited an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to end DEI preferences in federal contracts.
- Scouting America expressed optimism about the partnership.
- The agreement will proceed only if changes are made promptly.
