2026/04/03

Friday, April 3, 2026 (#93)

news front pages for today Thursday Friday Saturday Posted Today 2026-04-03 08:37 UTC [L..T] Here's how Pete Hegseth sent a seismic shock across US military as war with Iran rages on «US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed, forced into retirement or blocked the promotions of more than a dozen senior US military officers across multiple branches of the armed forces, in a sweeping leadership overhaul amid the ongoing war on Iran. § The changes have affected some of the military's most senior leaders, including combat-tested commanders with decades of operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Gulf War and other major US military campaigns. § Nine US officials told NBC News that some officers appeared to be targeted based on their race, gender, or perceived alignment with policies of former President Joe Biden’s administration.»