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upi.comDefense 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.zaSenate 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…
koreaherald.comU.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…