US EditionPentagon names new senior staff amid building turmoil
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching security by using group chats for sensitive military plans.
- Five senior advisers have either resigned or been fired due to internal conflicts over alleged leaks from Hegseth's office.
- Democrats and some Republicans in Congress have called for Hegseth's replacement amid ongoing turmoil.
- The Pentagon's acting press secretary Kingsley Wilson stated that the recent changes are not typical workforce adjustments, emphasizing the unusual nature of the current situation.
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Pentagon names new senior staff amid building turmoil
The Pentagon on Friday announced four new senior advisers for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following front office infighting that saw the exodus of five senior staff in the past several weeks. The new advisers include Col. Ricky Buria, a former junior military assistant, Patrick Weaver, a former Defense Department “special assistant,” and Justin Fulcher, a…
New senior staff announced as White House looks to ‘right the ship’ at the Pentagon
Normally the names of senior staff at the Pentagon don’t make the news, but the precarious position of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth means that every move is drawing scrutiny. NPR reported this week that the White House is looking for possible replacements with Hegseth under fire for putting sensitive military attack plans into at least two insecure group chats.In-fighting over alleged leaks from the secretary’s office have now resulted in five…
New senior staff announced as White House looks to 'right the ship' at the Pentagon
The defense department has announced new senior level positions after recent firings and resignations. But with Pentagon head Pete Hegseth under fire for missteps, the way ahead is still unclear.
DOD announces new Hegseth senior advisers in wake of departures
Defense Department officials announced Friday new senior advisers to Secretary Pete Hegseth to fill the void left by the turnover in his staff over the last couple of weeks. Sean Parnell, who has been the assistant to the defense secretary for public affairs, will continue in that role and assume the position of senior adviser to the secretary. Justin Fulcher, Patrick Weaver, and Ricky Buria were also announced as senior advisers. They are repla…
Pentagon names four senior advisers to Hegseth after firing three officials for leaking information
Four senior advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were named Thursday amid the turmoil at the Pentagon that has included the firing of three officials for leaking information.
New senior staff announced as White House looks to ‘right the ship’ at the Pentagon : NPR
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends an Oval Office meeting with President Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store at the Oval Office on April 24. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Normally the names of senior staff at the Pentagon don’t make the news, but the precarious position of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth means that every move is drawing scrutiny. NPR reported this wee…
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