Pentagon Purge of Dissenting Officials Continues

A report indicates that Col. Dave Butler was ousted after a long career as a public affairs official for the U.S. Army, as a purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues.

19 Feb, 01:14 — 19 Feb, 03:47

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The provided articles cover entirely different events, rather than offering varied perspectives on the "Pentagon Purge of Dissenting Officials Continues" story. The independent article directly addresses the purge, detailing the ousting of an official, while the bbc article focuses on US troop movements and Middle East tensions. This indicates a fundamental divergence in the news agenda of these outlets regarding the specified topic.

Where they diverge

The primary subject matter being reported

The Independent

This outlet focuses on an internal 'purge of dissenting Pentagon officials' and the specific ousting of Col. Dave Butler.

BBC

This outlet covers US foreign policy decisions, specifically the withdrawal of troops from Syria and mounting tensions with Iran.

Notable gaps

The ongoing 'purge of dissenting Pentagon officials' and the reported ousting of Col. Dave Butler.

Covered by independent · Not in bbc

The US decision to withdraw troops from Syria and the escalating tensions with Iran.

Covered by bbc · Not in independent

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Coverage Timeline

BBC19 Feb, 01:14First to report

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

The Independent19 Feb, 03:47

Hegseth wastes his time on things ‘well below his pay grade’ as purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues, report says

Read at source (2 outlets)

The Independent2h ago

Hegseth wastes his time on things ‘well below his pay grade’ as purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues, report says

Col. Dave Butler was reportedly ousted after a long career as a public affairs official for the U.S. Army

By Katie Hawkinson

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BBC4h ago

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.

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Pentagon Purge of Dissenting Officials Continues

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Where they diverge

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Coverage Timeline

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

Hegseth wastes his time on things ‘well below his pay grade’ as purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues, report says

Read at source (2 outlets)

Hegseth wastes his time on things ‘well below his pay grade’ as purge of dissenting Pentagon officials continues, report says

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

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