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Pete Hegseth sparks chaos at Pentagon with massive purge of top military brass

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Major Pentagon shake-up: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces 20% cut to general and admiral positions in Pentagon overhaul

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is gearing up to unveil a pivotal update involving a significant cutback in the number of high-ranking admirals and generals, an effort meant to refine leadership across U.S. military branches. Troops will be expected to meet defined performance metrics prior to the upcoming address, stirring worries…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says

The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Hegseth Doubles Target for Top Military Posts to 20%, but Says Cuts Are Not 'Slash-And-Burn'

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% reduction in posts reserved for generals and admirals, with the changes due to take full effect by January 2027.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Pete Hegseth facing stiff GOP resistance as he fights for ‘massive increase’ in military budget, ‘A real standoff with the military caught in the middle’

"He’s lost my confidence."

We Got This Covered · Sep 29

Pete Hegseth faces Republican opposition to his $1.5 trillion military fund bid

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Supreme court allows Trump to temporarily resume deporting people to third countries – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Sep 29

Mounting GOP anger at Hegseth could hamper his $1.5T bid for military funds, report says

Republicans unhappy with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war and Pentagon turmoil – and could block mammoth budget request as a result

The Independent UK · Sep 29

US military to guard midterms after Trump gutted agency that protects elections

The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as “critical infrastructure” in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3,…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Trump and Hegseth want men to take risky testosterone boosters. It’s all based on shoddy science

Hoping to win back male voters, the Trump White House is pushing the regressive idea that one hormone could be a magic elixir of masculinity

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Iran-US war latest: Trump denies offering Tehran sanctions relief to rein in its nuclear programme

Trump insists US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ as mediators hold fresh round of peace talks in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Hegseth Accused of Politicising Military Voting With Midterm Message Highlighting Democratic Cities: 'Incredibly Unethical'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged military commanders to encourage service members to vote, prompting criticism over references to heavily Democratic cities.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

Navy Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts in USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group During Extended Deployment, with No Deaths Reported

The Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts in the USS Lincoln strike group during a long deployment. No deaths. What military families should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

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The Independent UK · Sep 25

Pete Hegseth promotes mail-in voting for troops — as the Trump administration tries to restrict it

Defense secretary tells service members their midterms ballots will be counted after the administration’s failed legal battle to overhaul elections

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

US Navy Confirms Eig8 Sailors in Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide During Record-Setting Deployment

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group after a record deployment left thousands of sailors sharing two licensed clinicians.

Euronews · Sep 24

Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports

NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

The Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors part of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the U.S. war against Iran

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We Got This Covered · Sep 24

US Navy secretary confirms 8 USS Abraham Lincoln suicide attempts, previously dismissed by Donald Trump as ‘fake news’

Trump accused of "open disrespect" for sailors' families.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Iran-US war latest: Netanyahu calls Tehran attack ‘easy decision’ amid mass walkout by UN delegates

As Netanyahu took the podium, a mix of cheers, boos and mass walkouts erupted

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms

Hung Cao, acting US navy secretary, answered questions from US senator Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Pete Hegseth slammed for suggesting Europe should open the Strait of Hormuz, forgets how this mess began: ‘Get in a boat’

Washington's war is now Europe's fight according to the defense secretary.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Pentagon officially adds one more soldier death to US count from Iran war

Internal Defense Department tallies indicate that as many as 23 US service members have died in the region since February, far exceeding the Pentagon’s official public numbers

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Trump’s media ban shows steady slide of his regime into outright dictatorship

COMMENT: The US president has moved fast to create the conditions for an authoritarian regime. America can fight back, but is running out of time, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Iran-US war latest: Tehran responds after Trump says they must choose between a peace deal and ‘annihilation’

Trump said the ‘very good’ meeting between Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials lasted for three hours

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