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What the Trump administration is portraying as a drug mission may be about a lot more. Even as the Pentagon is being quiet about details of the operations, it is being vocal about the threat it is laying down.

Hegseth’s speech was vile. It was also stupid.

In an unprecedented move, Pete Hegseth has summoned all U.S. generals and admirals from around the globe to an in-person meeting. The purpose is not clear. Here are some questions these military leaders should be asking, and some answers.

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Veterans For Peace is calling on US Senators to vote NO on Pete Hegseth for US Defense Secretary, should President-elect nominate him.