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The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln arrived in San Diego on Thursday after a 322-day deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War. The ship supported the U.S.-Iran conflict, enduring supply shortages and mental health crises. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, while Democrats demand an investigation into the harsh conditions.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth falsely claimed that former President Barack Obama labeled the 2009 Fort Hood massacre as 'workplace violence' during an interview with far-right influencer Jack Posobiec. Hegseth also announced that shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad later this year. The claim ignores historical records showing Obama addressed the attack as terrorism in a 2013 speech and that victims received Purple Hearts in 2015 after congressional changes to eligibility rules.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock in San Diego this week after a record-breaking deployment of over 300 days, including 286 consecutive days at sea without a port call. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged the extension of the deployment but defended the mission, while critics highlight severe mental health issues and supply shortages aboard the ship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to award the crew a Presidential Unit Citation for their record-breaking 260-day deployment, dismissing reports of poor morale as media spin. However, the visit coincided with new scrutiny after Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts among the crew during the tour, prompting Democratic lawmakers to demand accountability.
Former Army Major Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas. This marks the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method, and President Donald Trump approved it. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has intensified his restructuring of the U.S. military by launching a new Office of Religious Affairs and demanding a 20% reduction in senior leadership. In a September 30 speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Hegseth declared that the military should exclude 'fatties,' 'beardos,' and 'weirdos,' while also implementing testosterone testing. Critics argue these measures target women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and non-Christian faiths, aiming to enforce a specific white evangelical ideology. The move follows a narrowing of recognized religious categories from over 200 to 31, with 22 being Christian. Hegseth has also launched a recruitment tour targeting evangelical communities, despite facing criticism for contradicting his own rhetoric by associating with figures he previously mocked.
Former Army Major Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas. This marks the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method, and President Donald Trump approved it. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 shooting that killed 13 and wounded 32.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad. The decision, recommended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marks the first U.S. military execution in over 60 years and the first firing squad execution since World War II. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others. While the method is legally authorized, no specific date or location has been publicly announced by the Army, though earlier reports suggested a December 3 timeline. The case remains subject to potential legal challenges via habeas corpus relief.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood, Texas, on December 3, 2026. This marks the first military execution in the United States since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method, and Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the presidential approval. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 mass shooting that killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 others. The execution will take place at the same location where the crime occurred, ending a 65-year hiatus in military capital punishment.
President Trump approved the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military death sentence since 1961. The event is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood, Texas, on December 3, 2026. This marks the first US military execution in over 60 years and the first by firing squad since World War II. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 massacre that killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 others.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan by firing squad, a method not used by the U.S. military since World War II. The execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 mass shooting that killed 13 soldiers and wounded 32 others. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method, marking the first military execution since 1961.
Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has broken his silence in a Rolling Stone interview, detailing his August 2026 resignation after clashing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military priorities. Driscoll, the youngest person to hold the post, argued that Hegseth prioritized physical standards and grooming over critical technological upgrades needed for modern warfare. The departure followed a broader purge of modernization-focused leaders and a failed attempt to implement market-based procurement systems.
Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned in August 2026 after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed key leaders driving military modernization. Driscoll had pushed for rapid procurement, AI integration, and counter-drone capabilities, but Hegseth prioritized grooming standards and cultural compliance. The clash left the Army rolling back innovations like the Unmanned Assault Battalion, raising concerns about readiness for future conflicts.
Sen. Mark Kelly is actively campaigning for Democratic candidates in swing states like South Carolina and Iowa, urging party members to maximize voter outreach. He criticized President Trump's recent financial incentives as a 'payoff' to buy votes and condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's military purges as damaging to national readiness.