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Hegseth Mandates Gender-Neutral Fitness Standards for All Combat Military Jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo mandating gender-neutral physical fitness standards for all combat military jobs, effective immediately, sparking controversy among female service members and prompting a 60-day review of all military occupational specialties to determine which qualify as...

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Hegseth's Signal Leak Sparks Security Concerns

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared details of a Yemen airstrike on a Signal messaging app two hours before its execution, sparking controversy over the potential compromise of classified information, even though he claims the information was not classified. This led to calls for his resig...

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DoD Cancels \$580 Million in Wasteful Contracts

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled over \$580 million in DoD contracts deemed wasteful, including a \$280 million HR software project 780% over budget and \$360 million in grants for decarbonizing Navy ships and social programs, in a move to prioritize warfighter needs and increase ...

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Pentagon Purges DEI Content, Targeting Thousands of Images

The Department of Defense is deleting over 26,000 images and potentially 100,000 online posts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs per a directive from Secretary Pete Hegseth following President Trump's executive order, impacting photos of historical figures and events, raising...

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Trump Pardons Service Members Accused of War Crimes; Hegseth's Role Raises Concerns

President Trump pardoned three service members—Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance, Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn, and Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Eddie Gallagher—accused of war crimes in November 2019, following advocacy from then-incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about milita...

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Hegseth's Poland Visit Highlights Strong U.S.-Poland Military Ties

Newly appointed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chose Poland for his first international trip, highlighting Poland's exemplary defense spending (4.2% of GDP, rising to 4.7% in 2024) and the strong U.S.-Poland military partnership (approx. 8,000 U.S. troops stationed in Poland).

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Appeals Court Blocks Trump Admin's Ban on Transgender Military Members

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its ban on transgender military members, pending appeal of a lower court ruling that prevented the ban. The administration argued its policy addresses medical readiness, not discrimination, but the judge disagreed, s...

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Hegseth Faces Resignation Calls After Yemen Strike Details Leak

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing calls for his resignation after details of planned US strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen were leaked to The Atlantic via a Signal group chat that included a journalist, prompting criticism from Democrats and raising national security concerns.

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Hegseth's Pentagon Overhaul Sparks National Security Concerns

Over his first 50 days, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has initiated sweeping changes within the Pentagon, including the dismissal of high-ranking female and minority officers, elimination of diversity programs, and redirection of resources away from civilian harm mitigation and toward the US-Mexico...

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Fort Bragg Rededicated, Honoring WWII Hero

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was officially rededicated as Fort Bragg on Friday, honoring World War II hero PFC Roland L. Bragg instead of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the ceremony involved cannon fire, "The Caisson Song," and remarks from Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson and Bragg's granddaughter.

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Hegseth Considers Removing Top Military Officials Over DEI Stances

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering removing Gen. C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, from their positions due to their past support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, according to two U.S. officials familiar...

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Military Families Protest Hegseth's Anti-DEI Policies in Germany

On Tuesday, approximately two dozen military families protested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, voicing opposition to his recent ban on certain books and policies targeting transgender service members in the Defense Department, refl...

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