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US Army Chief of Staff George Dismissed by Defense Secretary Hegseth Amid Iran War

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, as part of a reported string of high-profile dismissals since Hegseth took office. George's removal comes as the US is engaged in the Iran war, with the Pentagon confirming his departure without revealing further details, amid reports of Hegseth targeting specific demographics.

2 Apr, 23:56 — 3 Apr, 10:00
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APVery High10h ago

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases - apnews.com

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases  apnews.com

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BBCHigh3h ago

Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?

He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

As U.S. bombs Iran, Pope Leo criticizes the idea of a ‘God of war’

Some Trump administration officials cloak the war on Iran in religious terms, but the Chicago-born pope said that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”

By Anthony Faiola, Michelle Boorstein, Stefano Pitrelli

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Fox NewsMixed25m ago

KARL ROVE: Trump dropped Bondi, but the real political fight is just beginning

President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi expands the political drama surrounding Epstein files and the president's enemies list.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

Retirement of Randy George is latest high-profile dismissal since the US defence secretary took office last January.

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der-standard52m ago

How Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran

President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von trash Trump on Iran: ‘I can’t believe we went to this war’

Duo express dismay and disbelief over Operation Epic Fury as discontent spreads on the right

By Joe Sommerlad

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

Susie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impacts

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

'Complete annihilation of Microsoft, Nvidia … ': Iran warns US after Trump's strike threats

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters has declared all regional ICT companies as legitimate targets, escalating conflict concerns. This follows reports of an Iranian strike damaging Amazon's cloud operations in Bahrain. Earlier, Iran's Revolutionary Guards had threatened US tech giants like Microsoft and Google, accusing them of aiding US strikes and acting as spies.

By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

US Army chief of staff asked to step down by defense secretary Pete Hegseth: Report

George is the latest senior military officer to be ousted during Trump's second term. His removal as the top Army officer comes with the US engaged in Iran war.

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indian-expressMostly Factual6h ago

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

The Fallout That Cost US Army Chief Randy George His Job

General George was appointed chief of staff of the Army in 2023. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2023

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

Trump considers cabinet shake-up as several senior officials face possible removal -report

Among the names being discussed are FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Atlantic said, adding that the timing was 'uncertain.'

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geo-newsMostly Factual6h ago

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran - Geo News

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran  Geo News

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AP2 Apr, 23:56First to report

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases - apnews.com

4h later
indian-express3 Apr, 03:54

Hegseth says he will allow troops to take personal weapons onto military bases

Yahoo3 Apr, 04:15

Susie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impacts

geo-news3 Apr, 04:21

US crude jumps more than 11%, Brent nearly 8% after Trump vows more attacks on Iran - Geo News

index-hr3 Apr, 04:24

Trumpov ministar: Vojnici sad mogu nositi privatno oružje u vojnim bazama

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danas3 Apr, 06:34

Čistke u Pentagonu: Hegset smenio načelnika Generalštaba kopnene vojske SAD, želi nekog ko će sprovoditi viziju Trampa

24ur3 Apr, 06:57

Načelnik generalštaba ameriške vojske zapustil položaj

tvn243 Apr, 07:07

Zmiana na szczycie amerykańskiej armii. Generał stracił stanowisko

BBC3 Apr, 07:11

Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US army?

Al Jazeera3 Apr, 07:13

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

dnevnik-bg3 Apr, 07:15

Шефът на Пентагона поиска от най-висшия офицер на Сухопътните сили да се оттегли

jerusalem-post3 Apr, 07:36

Trump considers cabinet shake-up as several senior officials face possible removal -report

klix-ba3 Apr, 07:50

Velika čistka u američkoj vojsci: Hegseth smijenio načelnika generalštaba i još dvojicu generala

ndtv3 Apr, 07:50

The Fallout That Cost US Army Chief Randy George His Job

hindustan-times3 Apr, 07:54

US Army chief of staff asked to step down by defense secretary Pete Hegseth: Report

orf3 Apr, 08:03

Hegseth baut Armeespitze weiter um

Times of India3 Apr, 08:15

'Complete annihilation of Microsoft, Nvidia … ': Iran warns US after Trump's strike threats

newsbeast3 Apr, 08:15

Ο υπουργός Άμυνας των ΗΠΑ απέπεμψε τον αρχηγό του Γενικού Επιτελείου Στρατού και δύο ακόμη στρατηγούς

n1-bih3 Apr, 09:02

Pentagon ostaje bez ključnih meta u Iranu dok Trump produžava rat

wapo3 Apr, 09:04

As U.S. bombs Iran, Pope Leo criticizes the idea of a ‘God of war’

The Independent3 Apr, 09:08

Podcasters Joe Rogan and Theo Von trash Trump on Iran: ‘I can’t believe we went to this war’

dagbladet3 Apr, 09:08

- Her fikk hun beskjeden

tagesschau3 Apr, 09:11

USA zerstören iranische Brücke - und Trump droht

faz3 Apr, 09:23

Liveblog Irankrieg: Röttgen: Es wird einen „neuen Nahen Osten“ geben

der-standard3 Apr, 09:33

How Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran

hvg3 Apr, 09:48

Pete Hegseth menesztette az amerikai hadsereg vezérkari főnökét

delfi-lt3 Apr, 09:54

Trumpas pašiepė Starmerį ir išjuokė JK „susidėvėjusius lėktuvnešius“

jutarnji-list3 Apr, 09:56

Potresi u Pentagonu, cure strašni detalji nakon sječe vojnog vrha: ‘Na meti su mu crnci i žene!‘

Fox News3 Apr, 10:00Latest update

KARL ROVE: Trump dropped Bondi, but the real political fight is just beginning