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Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5

Building lethality in the military may be the buzzword for the new Trump administration, but busywork and paperwork have become the reality at the Pentagon, as service members and civilian workers are facing a broad mandate to purge all of the department’s social media sites and untangle confusing personnel reduction…

The Independent UK

Hegseth Says Pentagon Is Doing a 'Full Review' of 'Botched Withdrawal of Afghanistan'

Pete Hegseth reiterated that the Pentagon is doing a "full review" of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Latin Times

Hegseth Called Out for Refusing to Say Russia Started Ukraine War as Resurfaced Clips Explaining 'Russia's Invasion' Go Viral

Pete Hegseth faces backlash for refusing to call Russia the aggressor in the Ukraine war, despite past Fox News remarks labeling Putin an authoritarian and Moscow's actions an invasion.

Latin Times

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MAGA men are coming for GOP women

Conservative women believe complicity will save them. But an emboldened far-right is gunning for their rights

Salon

Trump's Cabinet Meeting To Address Agency Loyalty And Priorities

President Trump's upcoming Cabinet meeting and key figures in his administration for the second term.

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Pastor with ties to Pete Hegseth claimed slavery promoted ‘affection between the races’ in South

Pastor Douglas Wilson, of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, made the statements in his 1996 book Southern Slavery: As It Was

The Independent UK

Secretary Of Defense Hegseth To Visit Guantanamo Bay

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visits Guantanamo Bay to discuss migrant transfers and halts tent housing plans.

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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.

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Hegseth's church predicted "DEI" firings

Defense secretary's contempt for Black military leaders has roots in his religion's defense of white supremacy

Salon

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

US Secretary Of Defense To Visit Guantanamo Bay For Briefings

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's upcoming visit to Guantanamo Bay to receive briefings on mission operations and engage with military personnel.

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US Defense Secretary Defends Removal Of Senior Military Lawyers

US Defense Secretary defends the removal of senior military lawyers to ensure alignment with lawful orders.

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Trump Firing Highly Respected Generals, Admirals is Sparking 'Very Serious Degradation' of US Military, Senators Warn

"It's not about your years of service, it's about your personal political loyalty to me," said Senator Cory Booker regarding Trump's firings

Latin Times

Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ on Ukraine, top Democrat says

Senator Jack Reed hits out at Trump’s verbal attacks on Ukrainian president and increased alignment with Russia

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Hegseth says Trump ‘deserves’ to hand-pick advisers in defense of Pentagon firing spree

White House has fired C.Q. Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, chief of the Navy and vice chief of the Air Force

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President Trump Fires Senior Military Officers In Major Shake-Up

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends President Trump's decision to dismiss top military leaders, sparking mixed reactions.

The Independent UK

Defense secretary defends Pentagon firings, says more dismals may come

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending President Donald Trump’s firing of the nation’s senior military officer and a wave of top dismals at the Pentagon, insisting that they weren’t unusual despite accusations that the new administration is injecting politics into the military

Latin Times

Trump Fires Nation's Top Military Officer in Late-Night Pentagon Purge

Trump fired the military's most senior officer in a Pentagon purge that removed six senior officials, including the Navy's top officer and key military lawyers.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

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President Trump Fires Top Military Leaders In Unprecedented Purge

President Trump's personnel changes in military leadership raise concerns over combat readiness and compliance with traditional requirements.

The Guardian - US

Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

The Guardian - US

Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cuts

The Independent UK

Trump fires Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

President says he will nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine – whom he has often referenced at his rallies – to be the 40-year veteran airman’s replacement

The Independent UK

Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Defense Department says it’s cutting 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and will put a hiring freeze in place

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