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azernews.azworld31 days ago
White House Nominates Jules Hurst for Pentagon Comptroller
The White House nominated Jules Hurst to serve as Pentagon comptroller on Wednesday. Hurst has performed the duties of the position since August 2025 and oversaw preparation of the $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense budget request.
upi.compolitics49 days ago
Defense Secretary Hegseth Has Fired 24 Generals and Commanders Since 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed or forcibly retired 24 generals and senior commanders since January 2025, with about 60% being Black or female. No performance-related reasons were provided for the actions. Insiders report Hegseth is increasingly isolated within…
citizen.co.zaworld52 days ago
Senate Rejects Resolution Limiting Trump's Iran Military Authority
The U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic resolution to curb President Trump's authority in the ongoing war with Iran, marking the sixth such failure. The vote came ahead of a May 1 deadline for Congress to authorize or halt the conflict, with the war's cost reaching $25 billion acco…
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koreaherald.comworld60 days ago
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan Ousted Amid Pentagon Clashes and Iran Tensions
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his position effective immediately following disputes with top Pentagon officials. The departure occurs amid the ongoing war in Iran and administration efforts to expand U.S. shipbuilding, including the Trump Class battleship…
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