Here's who is (and isn't) impacted by US military draft changes

Many men will soon be automatically registered into the U.S.military draft pool, according to the federal agency that oversees the system.

Eligible men are already required to register with theSelective Service System, which oversees the database of people who could be called for service in the event of amilitary draft. The agency is now moving to an automatic registration process, rather than requiring men to sign up manually.

Here's what to know about the new military draft registration process and who is eligible:

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Who is automatically registered for the military draft?

Virtually all male U.S. citizens and immigrants ages 18-25 are required to register for the draft, even those who believe they would be exempt from serving,according to the SSS website. Eligible men will soon be automatically registered for the draft instead of having to sign up manually.

Men who are serving in the military on full-time active duty continuously from ages 18 through 26 do not have to register for the draft. Those who are hospitalized or incarcerated continuously on or before their 18th birthday through age 25 are also exempt. Men who are on non-immigrant visas are exempt, according to the SSS website, as long as they remain on a valid visa up until they turn 26.

The Military Selective Service Act only requires draft registration for men. Women can enlist in active duty combat in order to serve.

What is the military draft age limit?

Eligible men must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday, according to the SSS website. The agencysaidit accepts registrations after that up until a man reaches his 26thbirthday.

When does automatic military draft registration take effect?

The agency will implement the switch to automatic registration by December, according to SSSwebsite.

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What changed from previous draft rules?

The agency is moving to an automatic registration process, rather than requiring eligible men to sign up manually. According to the SSSwebsite, the change "transfers responsibility for registration from individual men to SSS through integration with federal data sources."

Does this mean there's going to be a military draft?

Thewar and current ceasefire in Iranhas sparked renewed questions about whether the U.S. willenact a military draft.

In a March 8interviewon Fox News, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said bringing back the draft is "not part of the current plan right now," but she added that PresidentDonald Trump"keeps his options on the table."

There is no draft at present and there has not been an active military draft since 1973,according to the SSS.Returning to an active draft would require Congress to amend theMilitary Selective Service Act, according to SSS.

What has Trump said about a military draft?

A USA TODAY reviewof Trump's appearances and interviews in early March indicated he had not commented publicly on the possibility of enacting a draft around that time. But in aSeptember 2024 Truth Socialpost during the campaign, Trump described a vote for his opponent, former Vice PresidentKamala Harris, as a vote for bringing back the draft.

"A VOTE FOR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP IS A VOTE FOR PROSPERITY & PEACE," Trump wrote.

Contributing:Kinsey Crowley

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Olivia Munn Recalls Male Costar Who Refused to Be Saved by Her Character in a Scene

Olivia Munn shared a story about a male costar who refused to let her character save him in a scene

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• The incident caused a 45-minute delay as the actor argued with the director over the script

• Munn said she avoids sexist roles and chooses projects where her character exists independently of male leads

Olivia Munnis calling out sexist behavior on set.

On the Wednesday,April 8, episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show, theYour Friends & Neighborsstar told the host, 51, about a moment when a costar interrupted filming because he didn't want his character to be saved by a woman.

"There have been a few times where I’ve been filming something, and my character was either like CIA, or a cop, or something, and there’s been scenes where my character has been the one to save the other character,” the 45-year-old began, noting that the scene in question involved her and her costar, whom she didn't name, fighting their enemies in a bunker.

“If you read the script," she continued, "it was that he was guarding his side, I was guarding my side, then we switch sides and then there’s a guy that was coming for him [who] was gonna shoot him in the back, so I shoot him."

Munn said that she guessed "he didn’t read the script," because her costar then said, "‘Wait, wait, wait. Hold on. She can’t save me. No, no. She can’t save me.’ ”

Munn said the incident caused "45 minutes of just stopping down" filming, during which her costar became "combative with the director."

“There was no insecurity about being obnoxious and everyone hearing this and being like, ‘She can’t save me! We’re not doing this,' " theNewsroomactress said.

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Eventually, the mom of two took matters into her own hands to try to appease her scene partner.

"I said, ‘OK, how about instead of my character saving you, it’s just that we switch because it’s time for us to switch, and so this is my guy to get,’ and he was like, ‘OK.’ ”

"Now, here's the interesting thing," she added. "Nothing changed. It's just what he thought. I was doing the exact same thing."

Despite the experience, Munn has worked hard to avoid sexism in Hollywood, which includes being selective about which roles she takes on.

"I've looked at so many different scripts and a lot of times the women are portrayed in kind of a naggy way," theNew Girlactress told Barrymore. "I had this thing that I decided at one point early in my career, like, I only wanted to do projects where she would exist even if he didn't exist. You know, that it wasn't just his story."

Munn currently stars alongsideJon HammandAmanda Peetin Apple TV'sYour Friends & Neighbors.The series follows Hamm's Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a hedge fund manager who, after being fired from his job, steals from his friends and family to maintain his standard of living.

Munn plays Sam Leavitt, a self-made woman who, unlike other members of her community, did not grow up with money and, like Coop, will go to desperate lengths to keep up with her affluent lifestyle.

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Sofia Vergara’s Backless Gown Has Ridiculously High Slit in Throwback Photo

Sofia Vergara’s throwback photos in a ravishing black gown are nothing short of remarkable. The “Modern Family” star shared these stunning throwback moments from Miami. In the photos, she can be seen wearing a black dress with a deep V neckline and a backless design, perfectly staying true to her diva energy.

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The co-host of two TV shows for Univision shared throwback photos of herself attending an awards function in a daring black dress. The outfit featured abackless designalong with an ultra-high slit at the front, adding a bold touch. Meanwhile, the cutouts at the sides elevated the entire look.

She skipped a necklace and chose delicate earrings instead, keeping the look polished. Vergara completed the ensemble with open-toed heels. Her soft glam makeup further enhanced the overall vibe. She shared the photos on her Instagram handle, and fans quickly rushed to the comments section, admiring her look. While some called her “gorgeous,” others praised her “blonde hair.”

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Here's who was recast for “Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair” from original series

Caleb Ellsworth-Clark stepped in after Erik Per Sullivan declined to play Dewey in Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair.

Key points

• Anthony Timpano replaced James and Lukas Rodriguez as the family's youngest son Jamie in the revival.

• Vaughan Murrae, Kiana Madeira, and Keeley Karsten portray new members of the family.

TheMalcolm in the MiddlerevivalLife's Still Unfairbrings back tons of familiar faces — but a few of the stars of the original show declined to return.

AlthoughFrankie Muniz,Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek,Christopher Masterson, andJustin Berfieldall returned to reprise their respective members of the surname-less central family, the latest iteration of the show swapped out two of the series' younger siblings.

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey on the originalMalcolm in the Middle, declined multiple offers to reunite with his on-screen family. The actor hasn't appeared on screen in over 15 years, so the production tried to make the role as attractive as possible to coax Sullivan out of retirement.

"I tried, I did everything,"Malcolmcreator Linwood Boomer tellsEntertainment Weekly. "You know, that's why Dewey is on Zoom all the time. I said, 'Listen, I worked it out so that we can go to your house if you want, and we can shoot it with a green screen. We can do it in half a day, that's all it would be.'"

Despite the relatively low level of commitment required for the part, Sullivan still opted out, soWynonna Earpalum Caleb Ellsworth-Clark is taking his place as Dewey. "He was like, 'I don't wanna be an actor anymore,'" Boomer says of Sullivan. The showrunner, who began his career as an actor on shows likeLittle House on the Prairiebefore pivoting to behind-the-camera work, recalls Sullivan flipping the line of questioning to underline his point.

"I kept pushing him, and then he said, 'Doyouwanna be an actor anymore?'" Boomer remembers. "And I was like, 'No.' And he was like, 'Okay then, yeah... leave me alone [about it]."

Though he had steady success as a child actor in films likeThe Cider House RulesandChristmas with the Kranks, Sullivan stepped away from screen acting while he was still a teenager, with his final performance arriving in 2010'sTwelve.

Cranstonpreviously saidthat he chatted with Sullivan about a potentialMalcolmreturn.  "I talked to Erik and I said, 'Hey, we got the show! It's going to come back.' He goes, 'Oh, that's fantastic!'" theBreaking Badactor toldFly on the Walllast year. "And I go, 'Yeah, so we're looking forward to having you back.' He goes, 'Oh, no, no, I don't want to do it. But it's fantastic.'"

Cranston noted that Sullivan is exploring a new career trajectory. "He's actually going to Harvard," theTrumbostar explained. "He's really, really smart, and he's getting his master's at Harvard right now. He said, 'Oh God, no, I haven't acted since I was nine or something. So I'm not into it.'"

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Kaczmarekshared similar sentimentswithThe Guardian. "He's studying Dickens and is an incredible student," the actress explained. "They offered him buckets of money to come back, and he just said: 'No thank you.'"

Dewey isn't the only member of the family played by a new actor.Life's Still Unfairalso recast Jamie, the family's youngest brother who was played by twins James and Lukas Rodriguez in the last four seasons of the original show. Like Sullivan, the Rodriguezes have not appeared on screen in over 15 years, with their only credit outside ofMalcolmcoming in a 2009 episode ofWithout a Trace.

As a result, Anthony Timpano has stepped into the role of Jamie inLife's Still Unfair. He has previously appeared in episodes ofRiverdale,Nancy Drew,DC's Legends of Tomorrow, andFire Country.

There are a couple of other new faces joining the family inLife's Still Unfair, too. Vaughan Murrae portrays Hal and Lois' youngest child, Kelly, on the revival. Kelly didn't appear in the original series, but Kaczmarek's character discovered she was pregnant again in the show's series finale in 2006.

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Additionally, Kiana Madeira boarded the series as Malcolm's girlfriend, Tristan, while Keeley Karsten portrays the couple's daughter, Leah. Boomer is particularly enthusiastic to introduce the world to the latter actress, who previously appeared in Steven Spielberg'sThe Fabelmansand Prime Video'sHunters.

"Keeley is an undiscovered star," Boomer says. "As a performer, she has this crazy potential that would be silly for show business not to use."

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfairis now streaming on Hulu.

Reporting by Amy Wilkinson.

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