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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

The Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Latin Times

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.

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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

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.

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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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs as part of Pentagon shakeup - Roll Call

Trump fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., in favor of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine.

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The Independent UK

Joint Chiefs chairman heads to US-Mexico border to assess rapid military buildup

Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting troops along the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the military’s progress in fortifying sections of the wall

Reason

Meaningful Pentagon Cuts Will Require Rethinking What 'Defense' Means

If Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is serious about reducing military spending, he will need to embrace a narrower understanding of national security.

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Republican Senators Express Doubts Over Possible Military Leadership Changes

Republican senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee respond to rumors of military leadership changes.

The Independent UK

In the Trump administration, nearly every major department is an immigration agency

As the Trump administration works on pledges to crack down on illegal immigration, the flurry of activity has stretched across the federal government

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Al Jazeera

US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback

A war of words has broken out between Trump and Zelenskyy, while Europe feels the US is no longer a dependable ally.

The Conversation

Trump’s art of the deal horrifies Ukraine and its allies

Browse through Donald Trump’s ghostwritten memoir, The Art of the Deal, and you’ll come across an aphorism which will go some way to explaining the US president’s approach to negotiating. Having established that he would do nearly anything within legal bounds to win, Trump adds that: “Sometimes, part of making…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: the idea that Kyiv should have signed a peace deal in 2022 is flawed – here’s why

It has been an eventful and, for Ukraine and its European allies, alarming past week or so. First they heard that the US president, Donald Trump, had spent 90 minutes on the phone with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. In one stroke, Trump upended three years in which his predecessor,…

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Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement, Defies Trump On Key Votes

Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement signals a shift in GOP leadership, diverging from Trump-aligned faction.

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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 ...

Reason

Cutting 8 Percent

Plus: Border update, a shift in U.S. policy on Taiwan (Beijing is pissed), and more...

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Pentagon To Cut Billion From Programs For Trump's Priorities

Defense Secretary Hegseth directs B in Pentagon cuts to align with Trump's priorities, focusing on warfighter support.

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