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Pentagon Cuts Tuition Aid for 33 'Anti-Military' Schools

2/20/2026

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Key Information: The Pentagon will cut tuition assistance for active-duty service members at 33 universities, including the London School of Economics.
The action follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claims of anti-military bias at these schools.
Critics say the policy undermines recruitment and limits access to quality education.
Critics warn the list of banned schools could suppress critical thinking and diversity, harming future leadership and the armed forces' legal expertise.

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Key Information: The Pentagon will cut tuition assistance for active-duty service members at 33 universities, including the London School of Economics.
The action follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claims of anti-military bias at these schools.
Critics say the policy undermines recruitment and limits access to quality education.
Critics warn the list of banned schools could suppress critical thinking and diversity, harming future leadership and the armed forces' legal expertise.