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Women to Be Barred From Combat? Hegseth to Enforce Male Physical Standards

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

International Business Times UK

Trump and Hegseth Address U.S. Military Leaders at Quantico: 'Fat Generals' and 'Woke Garbage' Take Center Stage

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. military leaders at Quantico. See key moments from the high-profile summit.

International Business Times

First Thing: US government shuts down as Senate fails to advance both parties’ bills

Democrats accuse Republicans of ‘risking America’s healthcare’ in spending bill. Plus, Trump says military should use US cities as training grounds

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Veterans react to Hegseth’s ‘insulting’ address to generals and admirals

Defense secretary’s speech touching on physical fitness and doctrine of lethality was seen as ‘egotistical’ and ‘dangerous’

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth Targets 'Fat Generals' in Military Shake-Up on Fitness and Readiness

Pete Hegseth slams 'fat generals' in fiery speech, ordering daily PT, stricter standards and biannual tests to restore combat readiness in the US military.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth wants 'male standard' for combat roles. Many female veterans say that's already the case

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an address to the military’s top leaders waded back into a topic that nearly derailed his confirmation early this year and helped elevate his voice as a Fox News commentator – the fitness of women to serve in combat

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Shutdown a chance to ‘get rid of a lot of things we didn’t want’, says president

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a near certain path to a shutdown. Key US politics stories from 30 September 2025

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Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a shift in military policy, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and a focus on "the warrior ethos."

The Independent UK

Generals Reportedly Criticize Being Flown From Around The World To Meeting With Hegseth: 'Total Waste Of Money'

Generals who were flown from across the world to attend the meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said there was no point in doing it, with one calling it a "waste of money"

Latin Times

Hegseth's decision on Wounded Knee medals sparks outrage in Native American communities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dashed the hopes of Native American communities that long sought the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre

The Independent UK

‘It could have been an email’: Viewers stunned by Hegseth and Trump’s bizarre Quantico speeches to military chiefs

One defense official called the meeting a ‘waste of money,’ and another likened it to a ‘press conference’

The Independent UK

‘A war from within’: Trump tells military leaders to use ‘dangerous’ American cities as ‘training grounds’ for troops

Trump just told 800 generals to treat American cities like combat zones.

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‘It is what it is’: Pete Hegseth’s big push to ban women from military without saying it outright

Pete Hegseth is tapping into his misogynistic side yet again by putting forth demands that can only be met by men with high standards. Yes, in 2025, that is what a person in power has the audacity to say out loud.

The Mary Sue

‘No women qualify’: Pete Hegseth eager to ban women soldiers who can’t meet his manly standards

He flew in 800 generals for this. Hours before a shutdown.

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Trump declares war on America, says country is ‘under invasion from within’, martial law imminent?

Tells general to prepare themselves to attack American cities.

Axios

Trump and Hegseth's plan for a MAGA military reset, told in 11 quotes

Trump and Hegseth laid out their vision for the U.S. military at Quantico.

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‘Maximum lethality!!!’: Pete Hegseth in bloodthirsty rant to military top brass, demands soldiers be allowed to do what they want to enemies

Real Dr. Strangelove type craziness.

The Independent UK

Savage texts between Trump and Oregon’s governor revealed after troops are ordered to Portland

Trump warned Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek via text: ‘Get your state in order’

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The Independent UK

Veterans assail Pete Hegseth’s ‘clueless, self-aggrandizing’ leadership after remarks to military officials

Former officials and service members criticize secretary’s ‘antipathy’ toward women in nation’s armed forces

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‘You can leave the room’: Donald Trump gets angry after military generals don’t clap for him, warns their rank and future are at risk

Trump just threatened 800 officers' careers for not applauding enough.

The Guardian - US

No more ‘woke’ in the US military: key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s speech

Pentagon chief railed against diversity and fat-shamed the troops as he directed his generals to fall in line – or quit

Axios

Hegseth to generals: Embrace MAGA military or quit

"The new compass heading is clear," the defense secretary said, before taking a dig at Mark Milley.

Euronews

Trump and Hegseth declare end of 'politically correct' leadership in US military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new directives for soldiers that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness.

The Independent UK

The Department of War: Only manly men doing manly things in the name of America, thanks to our manly leaders Trump and Hegseth

ANALYSIS: It’s ‘highest male standard’ — zero fat, zero beards and zero diversity, writes Holly Baxter, as Hegseth exhorts US generals to WAR ... on culture

The Guardian - US

Trump defends troops in US cities after Hegseth decries military DEI efforts

President and defense chief delivered pair of incendiary speeches to a crowd of hundreds of generals and admirals

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