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Cable Analysts Say Trump Could Name Hegseth a Scapegoat as Iran War Pressure Grows

MSNBC commentary links reports of higher U.S. casualties to rising political pressure that could expose Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to removal

Space Force Chief to Retire as Nominee Vows $71 Billion Build-Up

Hegseth Tightens Grip on Pentagon as Reports Detail Firings and Inner‑Circle Access

Pentagon Staffers Reportedly Call Defense Chief Pete Hegseth 'Dumb McNamara'

Justice Department Appeals Ruling That Shielded Sen. Mark Kelly From Pentagon Punishment

Judge Blocks Pentagon From Penalizing Sen. Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video