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'Uncomfortable With Anyone Who Could Outshine Him': How Hegseth's Paranoia Is Rotting the Pentagon From Within

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's loyalty-driven actions have led to a fractured Pentagon, with senior officers fired and operational decision-making disrupted, according to a CNN investigation.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth facing bipartisan pressure over $600 million Ukraine aid package

Hegseth told lawmakers three weeks ago the Ukraine funding had been ‘released’ and a spending plan would soon be sent to lawmakers, but he’s failed to make the May 15 deadline

The Independent UK

‘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

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Hegseth's military machine is in trouble

Conservatives are voicing criticisms after Hegseth unceremoniously fired a top military leader

Salon

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Fury: Defence Secretary Accuses Ousted Generals of Ruining Military in Heated House Hearing

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends his decision to overhaul military leadership, citing alignment with strategic priorities.

International Business Times UK

The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

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US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

Euronews

Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave.

The Mary Sue

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Slowly Losing GOP Support in Senate, Report Says

GOP senators who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity said Hegseth would not be chosen to lead the Pentagon if President Donald Trump were to renominate him today.

Latin Times

Republicans Senators are growing more frustrated with Pete Hegseth and want to see Trump ‘move on’: report

Hegseth’s high turnover of military leadership leads Republican senators to warn he wouldn’t pass confirmation today

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon

Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like

Pentagon officials accuse Defense Sec Pete Hegseth of fostering toxic culture, impacting leadership amid Iran conflict. Key dismissals raise concerns over strategic stability and decision-making.

International Business Times UK

Who is John Phelan? MAGA donor with no military experience sacked as Trump’s Navy Secretary

John Phelan is the latest military official to be removed under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Inside Pete Hegseth's Alleged Paranoid Decision That Triggered a Major Military Purge

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has sparked controversy, highlighting internal Pentagon tensions and concerns over leadership instability.

International Business Times UK

Inside Pete Hegseth's Alleged Paranoid Decision That Triggered a Major Military Purge

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has sparked controversy, highlighting internal Pentagon tensions and concerns over leadership instability.

Roll Call

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…

Salon

Joint Chiefs Chair is enabling Trump

The president's threats to destroy Iran depend on institutions and individuals' willingness to go along

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International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth and Pentagon Caught Lying as Army Survivors Say Unit Was 'Unprepared' During Iran's Attack in Kuwait

Army survivors of a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait dispute Pete Hegseth's claims of a fortified position, citing chaos and a lack of proper defence.

Metal Hammer

"We’re here for you, Randy. Might be time for a beer or three." Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan offers support to the US Army's top general ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Maynard James Keenan and General Randy George were West Point Prep classmates in the early 80s

The Mary Sue

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.

The Independent UK

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

We Got This Covered

Iran is pushing a wildly different version of what the US rescue operation was really about, and social media is helping it spread fast

The story, or the spin?

International Business Times UK

Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order?

Retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by military commanders in light of Trump's recent threats against Iran.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth 'Ragdolled' In Court As Lawmaker Calls Him 'Unfit to Lead' And 'Embarrassment' In Heated Legal Clash

A federal judge ruled against Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, stating he violated Senator Mark Kelly's constitutional rights in a case involving military retiree's political speech.

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