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Stephen Colbert: Why Guest Sec. of Defense Ash Carter Lifted The Military's Transgender Ban
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and 'Inside the Five-Sided Box' author, Ash Carter, believes the most qualified people should be admitted into the military, regardless of their gender identity.
Sec. Ash Carter: 'Not Enough Was Done' To Stop Russia In 2016
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and 'Inside the Five-Sided Box' author, Ash Carter, questions whether the Obama and Trump administrations responded aggressively enough to Russia's continued efforts to meddle in U.S. elections.