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Gillibrand calls for more details after reports of Hegseth withholding promotions

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WASHINGTON – A prominent Democratic senator on the committee that oversees the Pentagon is requesting additional information from the Defense Department following reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is withholding the promotions of several Black and female senior officers. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. NBC … Read more

Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according … Read more