Global Politics Report Editorial
Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens
The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times