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Hegseth’s Purge Is Paralyzing the Pentagon, Officials Say

Insiders say widespread firings, secrecy, blocked promotions, loyalty tests have eroded trust, slowing military planning for the war with Iran.

Pentagon Names Hung Cao Acting Navy Secretary After John Phelan’s Removal

Hegseth Fires Navy Chief of Staff After Quantico Summit, Escalating Pentagon Upheaval

Pentagon Defends Hegseth’s Support for Women’s Right to Vote

Hegseth Acknowledges Pentagon Contingency Plans for Greenland and Panama

Defense Secretary Orders USNS Harvey Milk Renaming During Pride Month