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Army Secretary’s resignation fuels ongoing leadership shake-up under Hegseth
military1 month ago

Army Secretary’s resignation fuels ongoing leadership shake-up under Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking the latest in what Washington Post describes as a purge of senior military leaders under Hegseth. Driscoll served since February 2025 and left amid disputes, including over Hegseth’s firing of top generals. The departure continues a wave of leadership changes that could affect Pentagon operations, with officials not commenting on the resignation or replacement.

via The Washington Post|
#army#military#military-affairs
Hegseth’s Iowa trip fuels 2028 presidential speculation
politics1 month ago

Hegseth’s Iowa trip fuels 2028 presidential speculation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iowa in his “personal capacity” using a U.S.-funded military aircraft, fueling continued speculation about a possible presidential bid after his time in the Trump administration; Pentagon officials stressed the trip was not an official event, while observers say it fits a pattern of campaign-style travel tied to 2028 politics.

via The Washington Post|
#elections#iowa-united-states#military-and-defense
Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Reports of Poor Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln
military1 month ago

Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Reports of Poor Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln

Senate Democrats press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Military Times reports of worsening conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, including food shortages, broken toilets and water contamination, with two sailors said to have attempted jumping overboard. Democrats cite concerns about the carrier’s lengthy deployment; Hegseth denies the claims, calling them ‘fake news,’ while urging oversight and accountability in responding to the situation.

via washingtonpost.com|
#military#navy#pete-hegseth-politician
Hegseth Pushes Back on Iran War and Top-Brass Firings in House Hearing
national-security5 months ago

Hegseth Pushes Back on Iran War and Top-Brass Firings in House Hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with House Democrats at a House Armed Services Committee hearing, defending the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran conflict and the firing of senior military leaders while pushing back against kritik that he misled the public, and urging approval of a $1.5 trillion defense budget as the war’s cost nears $25 billion to date.

via The Washington Post|
#defense-policy#iran-nation#joint-chiefs-of-staff
Hegseth's Scouts deal: girls allowed for now, DEI out
national-security7 months ago

Hegseth's Scouts deal: girls allowed for now, DEI out

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Scouting America will drop diversity, equity and inclusion programs and restrict participation to those who join in their biological gender to preserve its long-standing relationship with the U.S. military, while girls are allowed to participate for now and transgender children are denied entry.

via The Washington Post|
#diversity-equity-and-inclusion#gender-issues#military-affairs