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Army Secretary Orders West Point to Pull Appointment After a Laura Loomer Complaint

The military academy’s appointment of Jen Easterly, who had been director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, was canceled after complaints from the far-right agitator Laura Loomer.

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Jen Easterly, who also once worked for President George W. Bush’s national security adviser, had been named to a prestigious position in West Point’s department of social sciences.
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A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals

Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of the defense secretary’s first six months on the job.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fostered an environment of uncertainty and mistrust that threatens to undermine the readiness and effectiveness of the military, officials said.
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Pentagon Suspends Its Participation in Think Tank Forums

For years, Republican and Democratic administrations have sent officials to national security and foreign policy conferences around the world.

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According to a statement on Thursday, the Pentagon is suspending its participation in all national security events held by think tanks.
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