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Appropriators decry firing of Army chief

At a hearing Thursday, leading House appropriators from both parties condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent firing of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Members of the House Armed Services Committee, including GOP Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, had delivered a similar message about George at a hearing the…

Roll Call

Is Pete Hegseth Pressuring Army Secretary to Quit? Dan Driscoll Firmly Says He's Not Leaving

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll denies plans to resign despite reported clashes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns over leadership tensions.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Keeps Trying to Fire Generals, But One “Isn’t Going Anywhere”

Pete Hegseth keeps ousting different military leadership. But one stubborn army member says that he isn’t leaving anytime soon. The Washington Post reports that Dan Driscoll is staying put for the time being.

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US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issues

The Independent UK

‘Really gotten under Hegseth’s skin’: Insider reveals the shocking paranoia that led to Hegseth firing the GOP-loved Army Chief of Staff

Trump’s spree of firings is making Hegseth nervous.

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Army general ousted by Hegseth shares farewell message: soldiers deserve ‘leaders of character’

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The Independent UK

Top general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made the remark in a final email to officials after he was forced out

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Hegseth’s decision-making rooted in ‘paranoia’ over job security: report

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The Independent UK

Hegseth’s latest purge of top generals is down to his ‘paranoia’ over fears of losing his own job, report claims

Republicans have been praising the service of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George after he and others were apparently forced out by the Defense Secretary

The Independent UK

America is at war with Iran, and Pete Hegseth just fired 3 generals in a single day, including the Army’s top officer

The real job criteria are becoming clear now.

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Pete Hegseth 'Blocks Promotions' of Black and Female Army Officers Amid Trump DEI Crackdown

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of four senior Army officers, sparking controversy over diversity and inclusion in the military.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

US defense secretary axed the four officers’ names from list to become one-star generals, the New York Times reports

The Guardian - US

Hegseth removes four officers – two women and two Black men – from military promotion list: report

Defense secretary reportedly removed the names of officers himself before list of potential promotions went to the White House

The Independent UK

Expert disclosed what Pete Hegseth is busy doing – it explains why so many top military officials keep disappearing

This is "way below his pay grade."

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The Independent UK

Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire

The Independent UK

US push for an end to the war in Ukraine sets off a flurry of shuttle diplomacy

The latest U.S. push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine has unleashed a frenzy of diplomatic activity

Axios

Scoop: Inside the White House meeting that launched the new Ukraine peace talks

The previously unreported meeting laid the groundwork for the talks in Geneva last weekend.

International Business Times UK

Zelenskyy Backs US Peace Framework as Trump Sends Envoys to Putin and Kyiv for Final Negotiations

Ukraine says the US peace framework can become a full agreement as Trump sends envoys to meet Putin and Kyiv officials in a push to finalise a deal.

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Axios

The rise of Dan Driscoll, Army secretary turned envoy

"We got Driscoll, who's well-liked, who's well-trusted. He's connected with U.S. government leadership."

Euronews

Trump says he's sending his envoys to meet Putin and Ukrainian officials after 'fine-tuning' plan

Trump says his plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine has been reviewed after US mediators held talks with both sides to address concerns. Trump noted that high-level officials, including Steve Witkoff, will hold further discussions with Ukrainian and Russian officials as early as next week.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s ‘drone guy’ has become key figure in Ukraine peace talks

His charm offensive has caused Trump to include the Iraq War veteran in more talks

Axios

Trump will meet with Zelensky, Putin only in final stages of peace deal

Trump seems open to allowing more time for peace talks as negotiations gain steam.

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Is this the end? Secret Abu Dhabi talks push Ukraine to accept Donald Trump’s peace deal

After days of back-and-forth discussions about a peace deal, Ukraine has finally agreed to one to end its long war with Russia. A U.S. official on Tuesday revealed that President Zelenskyy will arrive in Washington later this week to finalize the details.

Axios

Zelensky ready to meet Trump over Thanksgiving to finalize deal, top aide tells Axios

U.S. and Ukrainian officials have agreed in principle on most aspects of the plan.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump to send envoy to Russia - but will only meet Putin and Zelensky when deal is final

Trump says the countries are ‘very close’ to a peace deal as Russian strikes target Zaporizhzhia

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