With US at war, Hegseth’s Army leadership purge raises questions

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the Army’s top officer, Gen. Randy George, a move that is prompting concerns about the politicization of America’s military, particularly during a U.S. war in the Middle East. General George became the latest of more than a dozen high-ranking officers in the military dismissed in President Donald Trump’s … Read more

Todd Blanche named acting attorney general and Pete Hegseth forces out top Army chief: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Trump’s former personal attorney Todd Blanche is the new acting attorney general. How a group of influencers realized they were all being targeted by the same thief with an eye for high-end furniture. And why healthcare costs are skyrocketing. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more

Pete Hegseth fires top Army officer

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Pete Hegseth fires top Army officer 02:57 UP NEXT Hegseth reverses Army suspension of aircrew who flew helicopters near Kid Rock’s home 02:59 Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock’s home 02:12 Hegseth indicates Trump will decide … Read more

Army chief of staff ordered to retire immediately as Hegseth continues Pentagon shakeup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement Thursday in a sweeping leadership shakeup as the U.S. military remains engaged in combat with Iran.  A senior War Department official told Fox Hegseth called George Thursday and … Read more

Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News.  One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army.  George previously served as the … Read more

Hegseth lifts Army crew suspension over Kid Rock flyover

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Hegseth lifts Army crew suspension over Kid Rock flyover 00:23 UP NEXT King Charles III will make state visit to U.S. in April 00:18 U.S. journalist taken by possible Iranian-backed militia 00:52 Video shows Michigan woman escaping through … Read more

Hegseth lifts suspension of Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock’s house, says there won’t be investigation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday there won’t be an investigation after two Apache helicopters were seen hovering outside the home of singer and rapper Kid Rock, and he announced that the pilots’ suspension has been lifted. “Thank you @KidRock. @USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED. No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots,” Hegseth wrote Tuesday on X from his personal … Read more

Army suspends aircrew flying helicopters near Kid Rock’s home

The Army suspended the aircrew flying military helicopters by Kid Rock’s house over the weekend, a U.S. official said Tuesday. On Saturday, musician Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, posted a video on X showing him standing in the backyard of his Tennessee home as a military helicopter hovered for several seconds and … Read more