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The chaos inside Hegseth’s defense department that left Trump ‘concerned’ by scale of purge

IN FOCUS: Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon’s top military planner, becomes the latest to leave post at a perilous moment in which President Donald Trump is openly musing on the resumption of airstrikes against Iran. Joe Sommerlad reports

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Hegseth wants to turn back the clock

The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it

Salon · Jun 22

‘This is just disarray’: alarm inside Pentagon after Hegseth staff purges

Insiders portray defense secretary as increasingly isolated after officers with impeccable reputations forced out

The Guardian - US · May 3

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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 · Mar 30

New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings

Adm. Daryl Caudle has taken over as the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

In what’s been called a “Friday night massacre” at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump also fired military lawyers who advise senior officers on the legality of their behavior…

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025

Pentagon Shake-Up: Top Military Lawyers Replaced

Defense Secretary Hegseth's decisions to replace top military officials and lawyers raise concerns and spark debate within the Pentagon.

Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't well suited for the jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is replacing the top lawyers for the military services because he doesn't think they are “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2025

Trump Fires Leading US Military Figures In The Pentagon

Trump announced his intention to nominate Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine of the U.S. Air Force to take over the position.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2025

Secretary Of Defense Considering Firing Top Military Leaders

Secretary of Defense considering dismissing senior military leaders, including Gen. CQ Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, with potential implications for the ...

US Navy Mourns Passing Of Former President Jimmy Carter

Adm. Franchetti mourns President Carter's passing, highlighting his distinguished naval career and values.

Military recruiting rebounds after several tough years, but challenges remain

The Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force say they will all meet their recruiting goals by the end of this month and the Navy will come very close

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

Navy Prepares For Potential Conflict With China

The U.S. Navy is enhancing combat readiness by learning from global conflicts and incorporating advanced technology for potential conflicts with China.

Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China

The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

Australia will be expected to spend more on defence and won't get a "free lunch" should Donald Trump win office, an opposition MP and former soldier says.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs

America will continue to be there for its partners even if Donald Trump is re-elected as president in November as expected, the head of the US Navy says.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Senate has circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville and confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Republican senators push back on Tuberville’s military blockade on Senate floor

Republican senators angrily challenge senator Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor

Republican senators are angrily challenging Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Tommy Tuberville says military is ‘struggling’ despite his own hold on promotions

Tuberville continues to place a hold on military promotions in protest of a Pentagon policy that reimburses servicemembers who travel to seek an abortion

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Fox reporter suggests military aid to Israel could be affected by GOP senator’s campaign to block promotions

Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville has placed holds on over 300 nominations, blocking the Pentagon’s routine approval process

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions

In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Top Navy nominee reveals depth of damage from being blocked by GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has caused a backlog of more than 300 military nominations

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Morning Digest | More cases of women being assaulted surface in Manipur; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges

Morning Digest, July 22, 2023 | PM Modi absent from Parliament, Opposition protests; 2 more cases of women assault in Manipur; Assam Rifles files sedition case against Imphal civil society group; Jaishankar pays tribute to Abe; Law Minister shares data on social background of High Court judges; IUML MP writes…

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