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US defense chief asks Army Chief of Staff Gen. George to step down: Report

US defense chief asks Army Chief of Staff Gen. George to step down: Report

Pete Hegseth wants someone in role who will implement his vision for Army, per CBS News report

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Stanford University wins legal battle over diaries of aide to Chinese leader Mao Zedong
02.04.2026

Stanford University wins legal battle over diaries of aide to Chinese leader Mao Zedong

California court rules documents lawfully donated, to remain accessible for public research, media reports

Trump ‘desperate’ to make deal with Iran, says ex-Pentagon adviser
02.04.2026

Trump ‘desperate’ to make deal with Iran, says ex-Pentagon adviser

Jasmine El-Gamal says Trump’s threats are hindering efforts to end conflict

US, NATO allies to hold weeks-long drills in High North, Baltic region
02.04.2026

US, NATO allies to hold weeks-long drills in High North, Baltic region

'Sword 26' exercise will begin this month in 8 European countries with participation of 6,000 US troops, 9,500 allied forces, according to US Army Europe and Africa

UK tests AI-powered drones to detect landmines, explosive threats
02.04.2026

UK tests AI-powered drones to detect landmines, explosive threats

Trial shows technology can speed up bomb disposal and reduce risks to soldiers

Trump's NATO withdrawal threat: Senate minority leader hails Rubio's previous stance, making Senate approval a must
02.04.2026

Trump's NATO withdrawal threat: Senate minority leader hails Rubio's previous stance, making Senate approval a must

Schumer says chamber will not back leaving alliance 'just because Trump is upset' after US president criticizes NATO allies over lack of support during Iran conflict