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Trump Fires Leading US Military Figures In The Pentagon

Trump announced his intention to nominate Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine of the U.S. Air Force to take over the position.

International Business Times

President Trump Fires Top Military Leaders In Unprecedented Purge

President Trump's personnel changes in military leadership raise concerns over combat readiness and compliance with traditional requirements.

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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

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Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cuts

The Guardian - US

Trump fires Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President says he will nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine – whom he has often referenced at his rallies – to be the 40-year veteran airman’s replacement

The Independent UK

Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Defense Department says it’s cutting 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and will put a hiring freeze in place

The Independent UK

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs as part of Pentagon shakeup - Roll Call

Trump fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., in favor of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine.

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Joint Chiefs chairman heads to US-Mexico border to assess rapid military buildup

Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting troops along the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the military’s progress in fortifying sections of the wall

The Independent UK

Meaningful Pentagon Cuts Will Require Rethinking What 'Defense' Means

If Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is serious about reducing military spending, he will need to embrace a narrower understanding of national security.

Reason

Republican Senators Express Doubts Over Possible Military Leadership Changes

Republican senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee respond to rumors of military leadership changes.

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In the Trump administration, nearly every major department is an immigration agency

As the Trump administration works on pledges to crack down on illegal immigration, the flurry of activity has stretched across the federal government

The Independent UK

US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback

A war of words has broken out between Trump and Zelenskyy, while Europe feels the US is no longer a dependable ally.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s art of the deal horrifies Ukraine and its allies

Browse through Donald Trump’s ghostwritten memoir, The Art of the Deal, and you’ll come across an aphorism which will go some way to explaining the US president’s approach to negotiating. Having established that he would do nearly anything within legal bounds to win, Trump adds that: “Sometimes, part of making…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: the idea that Kyiv should have signed a peace deal in 2022 is flawed – here’s why

It has been an eventful and, for Ukraine and its European allies, alarming past week or so. First they heard that the US president, Donald Trump, had spent 90 minutes on the phone with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. In one stroke, Trump upended three years in which his predecessor,…

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Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement, Defies Trump On Key Votes

Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement signals a shift in GOP leadership, diverging from Trump-aligned faction.

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Secretary Of Defense Considering Firing Top Military Leaders

Secretary of Defense considering dismissing senior military leaders, including Gen. CQ Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, with potential implications for the ...

Reason

Cutting 8 Percent

Plus: Border update, a shift in U.S. policy on Taiwan (Beijing is pissed), and more...

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Pentagon To Cut Billion From Programs For Trump's Priorities

Defense Secretary Hegseth directs B in Pentagon cuts to align with Trump's priorities, focusing on warfighter support.

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How can Europe respond to the Ukraine standoff?

Last weekend’s events will have left many with the dizzying sensation of watching historic events unfold before their eyes. The content of the speeches delivered by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance – at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels and at the Munich Security Conference, respectively –…

The Independent UK

Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year in order to redirect those savings to fund President Donald Trump’s priorities

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth orders Pentagon to cut 8 percent of budget for each of the next five years

The cuts could amount to tens of billions of dollars

International Business Times

Trump Administration Tells Pentagon To Slash Budget

The Trump administration has ordered senior US military leaders to plan for expansive cuts that could slash the defense budget by eight percent annually, or some $290 billion within the next five years, US media reported Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

‘Dictator’: Trump blasts Zelenskyy amid negotiations over Ukraine war

On social media and in a speech, Trump accused Zelenskyy of profiting from the US ‘gravy train’ and avoiding elections.

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Federal Judge Questions Trump's Transgender Military Ban

Federal judge criticizes Trump's transgender troop ban order, questioning its rationale and impact on service members. Lawsuit ongoing.

Salon

Selling out Ukraine is no path to peace

Flattering Vladimir Putin will not win the Nobel Peace Prize

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