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Congressional Democrats are launching a fiery investigation into Trump-era deportations of active-duty military families, after over 50 service members’ spouses and parents were detained — sparking outrage over broken promises and threats to military readiness. Lawmakers demand accountability from Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and the VA, accusing the administration of ignoring legal protections for those who serve. While the Pentagon vows to respond and DHS insists military status doesn’t shield from immigration law, the VA remains silent. Led by Senators Warren, Blumenthal, and Duckworth, the probe targets contradictions between pro-spouse policies and real-world enforcement — especially as President Trump’s own commission on military spouses highlights the irony. This betrayal has ignited fury across the political spectrum, with lawmakers calling it not just cruel but strategically damaging to national defense.

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