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DOD leadership firings spark concerns over support for female officers

DOD leadership firings spark concerns over support for female officers

by Jerry Wu | Mar 24, 2025 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — Since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, his administration cleared the military of most of its top female-ranking officers, disappointing many women veterans and active duty personnel. Though Trump touted his plans to flush out military...
Democrats press Hegseth during Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing Tuesday

Democrats press Hegseth during Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing Tuesday

by Zoe Singer | Jan 14, 2025 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — In a tense confirmation hearing Tuesday, Democrats grilled Pete Hegseth on women’s roles in the military and questioned the veteran’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of Defense, sparking irritation from some Republican senators.  The tension...

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