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Leadership Changes and Polls on Iran Conflict
Poll results show most Americans believe the Iran conflict has not been worth its cost. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth faces resistance in confirming his choice for Army chief of staff.
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The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s choice for the top uniformed Army job is at risk of not getting confirmed over objections from both sides of the aisle. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, who has been the acting Army chief of staff since April, needs unanimous support from GOP senators to advance out of the S
2026-08-05 19:49 UTC
The Hill
Most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth the cost and has fallen short of its goals, according to a new poll. In a Marquette Law School Supreme Court Poll, 88 percent of respondents said the U.S. “has not achieved its goals” in the conflict against Iran, while 12 percent disagreed. The.
2026-08-05 20:03 UTC