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US military under fire in Virginia, but were Trump and Hegseth shooting blanks?

President and his defence chief took aim at the ‘fat generals’, but some doubted there was much substance to the swagger on show

The Guardian - UK

At the Races: Who ends the shutdown? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments.

Roll Call

Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior

As he paced across a stage at a military base in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals he had summoned from around the world that he aimed to reshape the military’s culture.

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Trump sounded ‘exhausted, incoherent and stupid’ in his speech to military top brass, says retired general

Retired General Barry McCaffrey, said the presentation at Quantico, in Virginia, was ‘one of the most bizarre, unsettling events I’ve ever encountered’

The Independent UK

Hesgseth ramps up war against leakers by introducing lie detector tests and NDAs to Pentagon, report says

Defense Secretary ordered hundreds of admirals and generals to a meeting in Quantico, Virginia earlier this week

The Independent 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

The Dixson family were great Australian philanthropists, but their wealth was built on slave labour

The barque Glenswilly arrived in Sydney Harbour from Greenock, outside Glasgow, on October 29 1839. Among the new arrivals were Hugh Dixson, his wife Helen, and their infant son, also named Hugh.

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Virginia man who suffered heart attack while driving describes ‘miracle’ stroke of luck that saved his life

His widow maker artery was at least 90 percent blocked in two different sections, the man said

The Independent UK

Grand jury to hear case against man accused of setting Virginia city councilman on fire over affair

A judge finds that there is enough probable cause for a man charged with dousing a Virginia city councilman in gasoline and setting him on fire to have his case be sent to a grand jury

The Independent UK

Trump says he'll fire generals "on the spot" if he dislikes them

Trump made the comment at the White House before he headed to a Marine Corps base in Virginia.

Axios

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

The Conversation

Trump pressure tactics in Comey case ‘chilling’ – but they could backfire, experts say

Former prosecutors condemn ‘takeover of the DoJ’ but say chance of success could be tainted by president’s comments

The Guardian - US

Trump subjects top generals to familiar list of grievances after Hegseth says ‘dudes in dresses’ must go: Live updates

President delivers rambling address to top brass at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, after secretary of war’s sermon on ‘warrior ethos’ met with deathly silence

The Independent UK

Trump To Attend Last-Minute Gathering Of Top US Generals At Quantico, Will Talk About 'Good, Positive' Things

President Donald Trump will attend a last-minute gathering of the nation's top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, amplifying security concerns and raising questions about the politicization of the U.S. military.

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General Dynamics Wins $642 Million Contract Boost For Virginia-Class Submarine Program

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), has secured a $642 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Guardian - US

US military brass brace for firings as Pentagon chief orders top-level meeting

Pete Hegseth summons hundreds of generals and admirals to Virginia to meet and receive address on ‘warrior ethos’

Sports Illustrated

Virgina Fans Wasted No Time Rushing the Field After Upsetting No. 8 Florida State

Virginia Cavaliers fans rushed the field immediately after they upset the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles at home Friday night.

The Independent UK

Soros-linked NYC money manager arrested on trafficking charges that include ‘sex dungeon’ claim and Playboy models

The charges come a day after former FBI director James Comey was indicted in Virginia and following a vow by President Donald Trump to go after philanthropist George Soros and his associates

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Pete Hegseth orders 800 military leaders to Virginia, and no one knows why

It would be easy to think he will be keeping the ones loyal to Trump.

The Mary Sue

‘Keep refrigerated’: Ex-Walmart employee says this Virginia location doesn’t properly store produce. Then he exposes why

Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only for it to go bad sooner than you’d expect? This may be the reason why.

Latin Times

James Comey Responds to Indictment: 'Let's Have a Trial'

Former FBI Director James B. Comey Jr. indicted today, September 25, on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a Senate inquiry, wasted no time in responding. In a video posted on social media soon after the indictment was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, he framed the case…

Latin Times

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted: Court Papers Reveal Charges Centered on 2020 Senate Testimony

Former FBI Director James B. Comey Jr. faces two felony counts, according to an indictment filed September 25 in the Eastern District of Virginia. The document, unsealed this week, offers a rare glimpse into how prosecutors believe the onetime head of the Bureau crossed legal lines while testifying before Congress.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth summons top military commanders for sudden meeting next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military’s top officers to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter

The Independent UK

Plane stopped by concrete safety zone at end of Virginia airport runway

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touchdown zone

The Independent UK

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week

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