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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

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?

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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.

International Business Times UK

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‘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

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

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Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US

US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining…

The Times of India

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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Pentagon Good Friday Service Excluding Catholics Sparks Religious Bias Concerns Amid Broader Criticism Over Leadership Purge - REPORT

A Pentagon Good Friday service that excluded a Catholic observance is drawing new scrutiny toward Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to growing criticism over his leadership decisions, including the firing of senior military officials and concerns about stalled promotions affecting women and Black officers.

Latin Times

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

The firing of generals and admirals has reshaped the Joint Chiefs, intel agencies and commands.

Axios

Pakistan announces free public transport after fuel price hike – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

US Defence Secretary Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on

Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Pam Bondi failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies – key US politics stories from Thursday 2 April at a glance

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth ousts army chief Randy George amid Iran war

United States secretary of war Pete Hegseth has ousted army chief of staff general Randy George, forcing his immediate retirement amid the ongoing war tensions with Iran, according to US officials cited by CBS News. The move, confirmed by the Pentagon on Thursday, comes as the administration pushes to install…

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Removes Army Chief Randy George Amid Iran War: What It Means for US Troops

The U.S. military experiences a leadership shakeup as Army Chief of Staff General Randy George is removed during the Iran conflict, raising concerns about operational continuity.

The Guardian - US

Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal

Pentagon announces Randy George retiring from role as US army chief of staff, ‘effective immediately’

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The Independent UK

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth removes top uniformed officer from Army as US wages war in Iran

The leadership shake-up comes after President Trump insisted this week that the Iran war is nearly over

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth fires top Army official amid Iran war

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The Times of India

Who is Randy George? US defence secretary Pete Hegseth asks army chief of staff general to step down

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has asked army chief of staff general Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, reports CBS News.

The Independent UK

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down as the United States wages a war against Iran

Axios

Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war

George is the Army's most senior general and is being removed during a hot war.

Louder

Neal Morse Band share video for Fully Alive, their first new music for five years

Neal Morse Band will release a new concept album, L.I.F.T., in February

The Independent UK

Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers

Army leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment

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