Pentagon in Crisis as Hegseth Tightens Control

“The Pentagon has entered a period of profound institutional turmoil, as a crisis of leadership at home converges with a crisis of capacity abroad,” Axios reports.

“Why it matters: Six months into the Iran war, Pete Hegseth presides over a Pentagon with fewer senior leaders, fewer critical weapons and less public accountability than at any point in President Trump’s two terms.”

CNN: Army leadership void fuels fears about Hegseth’s culture war fixation.