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Why Hegseth Should Go
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment after Trump administration's Iran war failures.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Trump cancels firing squad livestream
Trump drops plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution after backlash.
Nationalpost · 1m
Trump Walks Back Execution Livestream Plan
Trump cancels public livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution after backlash from conservatives.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Trump says execution won't be livestreamed
Trump insists Fort Hood shooter's execution won't be livestreamed.
Dw · 1m
Retired Generals Call Livestreaming Execution 'Barbaric'
Retired military leaders oppose livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution, calling it a 'barbaric' spectacle.
Houstonchronicle · 1m
Military Firing Squad Execution to Be First in 65 Years
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan set for military firing squad execution, livestreamed for the first time in 65 years.
Houstonchronicle · 1m
Newsmax Anchor Defends Livestreaming Execution
Newsmax anchor Carl Higbie calls for livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's execution.
HuffPost · 1m
Hegseth defends Pentagon cuts as protesters disrupt Army speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke for over an hour at the Army convention, defending a twenty percent cut to general officers while anti-war protesters interrupted repeatedly.
Thehill · 3m
Pentagon livestreams Hasan execution plan faces backlash
Trump weighs whether to livestream Hasan's execution as Republicans and Catholic leaders oppose the plan.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Pentagon Livestreams Execution Plan Sparks Outcry
Prominent figures condemn Pentagon's decision to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's execution.
TheWrap · 1m
Hegseth Welcomes Lincoln Crew Home
Defense Secretary Hegseth thanks USS Abraham Lincoln crew after 300-day deployment extension.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales
Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package amid China concerns.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Hegseth ends military academy tenure for civilians
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs military academies to stop granting tenure to civilian faculty members.
The Banner · 1m
Hegseth orders sweeping cuts to military's top ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a 20% reduction in general officer positions, doubling previous cuts and sparking criticism from both parties.
TIME · 2m
Leaked photos show catastrophic damage to US military bases
Leaked images reveal severe Iranian strikes on US bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Dailymail · 3m
Pete Hegseth's Unseen Power
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reshapes Trump administration's military strategy despite early doubts.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Iranian Airstrikes Damage US Bases
Iranian strikes hit $270m spy plane and US bases.
New York Post · 1m
Hegseth's fitness mandate shapes who gets to watch him speak
The defense secretary is curating military audiences by weight, grooming, and performance ratings for high-profile events.
Business Insider · 1m
Pentagon orders testosterone testing for troops over 30
The Defense Department is rolling out mandatory hormone screening for male service members, citing readiness concerns despite medical experts questioning the approach.
ABC News · 2m
Hegseth dodges impeachment vote as House cuts session short
Republican leaders abruptly end the congressional work week to avoid a politically awkward vote on the Defense Secretary.
CNBC · 1m
House exits early to block Hegseth impeachment vote
Speaker Johnson adjourns Congress before a Republican can force a vote to impeach the Defense Secretary over his handling of the Iran war.
ABC7 New York · 2m
How Pete Hegseth is rebuilding the Army's brass ceiling
The Defense Secretary has removed over 80 officers, mostly women and Black leaders, while claiming success in military recruitment.
The Conversation · 2m