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Pentagon says 250 National Guard troops to stay in LA

Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops and leaves behind 250 in Los Angeles

Roughly 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines were deployed to Los Angeles in early June over the objections of state and local officials. Half of the Guard were pulled back roughly two weeks ago, and the Marines were ordered to leave a few days later.

Yahoo · 20m

Pentagon says 250 National Guard troops to stay in LA after latest drawdown

Around 250 National Guard troops will stay in Los Angeles to help protect federal personnel and buildings after the latest drawdown ordered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the release of about 1,

The Seattle Times · 6h

Pentagon pulling out all but 250 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

The Pentagon is ending the deployment of all but 250 National Guard troops that remained in Los Angeles who were originally sent to the city to deal with protests over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Pete Hegseth Considers Running for Office to Escape Pentagon

The Daily Beast on MSN · 1d

Hegseth Secretly Discussed Leaving the Pentagon to Run for Office

Because the Department of Defense prohibits civilian employees from seeking political office, Hegseth would need to resign before launching a campaign. NBC News reported that both sources said it remains unclear whether Hegseth intends to move forward, but that he had seriously contemplated the idea.

HuffPost on MSN · 1d

Pete Hegseth Has Had 'Serious' Talks About A Run For Office Far From Pentagon: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly has had “serious” discussions about running for governor in Tennessee, and he would have to surrender his Cabinet gig to do so.

The New Republic on MSN · 1d

Pete Hegseth Considers Running for Office to Escape the Pentagon

After barely six months of leading the nation’s military, embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to hang it up and run for office. NBC News sources have reported that Hegseth has privately considered running for governor in his home state of Tennessee next year.

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US Senate committee backs $1 billion for Ukraine in Pentagon spending bill

A powerful U.S. Senate committee approved a military spending bill on Thursday that includes about $1 billion to support ...

As Pentagon descends into chaos, Hegseth mulls governor run

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is officially calling for the MLB to discipline Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper. According to ...

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Pentagon asks to move $150m to speed up Air Force One by two years

The Defense Department is asking Congress for permission to redirect $5.4 billion in previously approved money to other programs—including an effort to speed up the delivery of two Air Force One ...

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Alaska senator blocks Naval chief confirmation amid row with Pentagon over military base: Report

The nominee was approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee in a Tuesday vote, but Sullivan is holding up the final chamber-wide confirmation until the Pentagon reopens the long-shuttered Adak ...