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Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and female Army officers, sparking legal and congressional backlash

Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and female Army officers, sparking legal and congressional backlash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unilaterally removed four Army officers—two Black men and two women—from an approved promotion list, blocking their advancement to brigadier general and igniting a firestorm of criticism from lawmakers and veterans' advocates, as reported by the New York Times. The move defies longstanding

Intercept-driven whistleblower complaint puts DNI Gabbard, Kushner in congressional crosshairs

Intercept-driven whistleblower complaint puts DNI Gabbard, Kushner in congressional crosshairs

A highly classified whistleblower complaint involving Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard centers on a foreign-intelligence intercept collected last spring, according to US officials familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The intercepted conversation involved two foreign nationals discussing Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, though officials said

Horizon cutting-room links: 26 September 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: 26 September 2025

"Democrats Dig in on Shutdown After White House Layoff Threat," Politico Democrats are standing firm against threats from the White House regarding potential mass layoffs of federal workers. Despite the looming possibility of job losses, lawmakers are denouncing the tactics as intimidation and are urging bipartisan negotiations to

Trump to seek $2 billion for DC cleanup, calls city a ‘hellhole’

Trump to seek $2 billion for DC cleanup, calls city a ‘hellhole’

President Donald Trump said Friday he will ask Congress for $2 billion to fund an ambitious campaign to clean up and “beautify” Washington, DC, arguing the capital has become safer under his administration’s direct intervention but still requires sweeping changes, reports Roll Call. Speaking at the White House Historical

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 4 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 4 August 2025

"Pentagon Awards $7.8B in Contracts for Hundreds of New Missiles," Air & Space Forces Magazine The Pentagon has awarded a combined $7.8 billion in contracts for new missiles, including deals with Lockheed Martin and RTX marking a shift toward multiyear procurement of munitions, aimed at enhancing

WSJ on Hegseth: Pentagon infighting for turbulent times

WSJ on Hegseth: Pentagon infighting for turbulent times

The Wall Street Journal charts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tenure leading the Pentagon with abundant internal strife and growing concerns over his ability to lead the sprawling DOD. Since his contentious Senate confirmation, Hegseth has eschewed traditional management routines, relying instead on a small cadre of loyal advisers. Key