STRIPES (Svetlana Shkolnikova) - Senators propose abolishing the Selective Service | Stars and Stripes
The senators say the system is costly and a relic, operating with a budget of $31 million to prepare for a draft that has not occurred since 1973.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Selective Service: Men to be auto-registered in draft pool this December | Morning in America
Federal law currently mandates male citizens and immigrants register with the Selective Service System at age 18, effective until they are 26. NewsNation’s Nick Smith explains what to expect from an automated enrollment system. #Draft #Military #US Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NYTIMES (Neil Vigdor) - What to Know About the U.S. Military Draft and Automatic Registration
For decades, draft-eligible men ages 18 to 25 have been required to register with the Selective Service System. Most states offer a registration option on driver’s license applications.
THENATIONALPULSE (The National Pulse) - Amnesty Rocks the GOP as Melania Blasts Fake News Over Epstein Claims – Thursday April 9, 2026.
Today's National Pulse news round-up opens with the new amnesty push, as well as intriguing data out of Kentucky, alongside First Lady Melania Trump's Epstein statement, and much more. The post Amnesty Rocks the GOP as Melania Blasts Fake News Over Epstein Claims – Thursday April 9, 2026. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Welcome to the second (and very much developing) roundup of the day’s news from The National Pulse team. I’m your Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam. Read more about our format experimentation here . 1. Shameful ‘Republicans’ Promoting Amnesty for Illegals. While the war with Iran is undoubtedly the biggest international news story, we’re called The National Pulse. So it’s our decision to lead with this horrendous amnesty bill being promoted by Congressional ‘Republicans’ this week. PULSE POINTS: SHAMNESTY. WHAT HAPPENED: A bipartisan immigration bill euphemistically called the Dignity Act is highlighting sharp divisions within the Republican Party. The legislation, introduced by Representative María Elvira Salazar (R-FL)…Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Addy Bink) - Who has to register for Selective Service, and are there exceptions?
Automatic registration is expected to begin later this year - but are there exceptions?