Hegseth expands Pentagon authority with newfound confidence
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is tightening his grip at the Pentagon and appearing more defiant and secure in his job, according to people familiar with the matter, even as early missteps linger; the article also notes friction with Navy leadership, including Navy Secretary John Phelan, who reportedly aired grievances about Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg's centralized control over submarine and shipbuilding decisions before his abrupt dismissal.
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- Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever The Washington Post
- Republican lawmakers increasingly concerned over Hegseth’s ideological military Salon.com
- Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings The Hill
- Hegseth cites falsehood to defend his firing of senior officers The Seattle Times
- Pentagon Pete in Peril as Republicans Turn on Him The Daily Beast
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