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GOP Lawmakers Divided on Defense Secretary’s Decision
Republican lawmakers are divided over the decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to oust Gen. Chris Donahue, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are scrambling for a strategy to pass the SAVE America Act alongside significant defense spending after a contentious meeting with President Trump.
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The Hill
Republican lawmakers are divided over the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster of Gen. Chris Donahue, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander, Some GOP lawmakers hammered Hegseth, who served in the National Guard and fought in Iraq, accusing him of rankling the ranks at the Pentagon and pushing
2026-06-26 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Senate Republicans are scrambling for a strategy to pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election reform bill, along with $67 billion to $350 billion in defense spending after holding a contentious meeting with President Trump this week. Trump told GOP senators in blunt terms during the meeting Wed
2026-06-26 10:00 UTC