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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 Offers Military Air Traffic Controllers as FAA Weighs Shutdown Stopgap