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Defense Secretary's Mandatory Briefing Sparks Criticism Amid Shutdown

9/27/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons all one-star generals and admirals to Sept. 30 briefing at Quantico, Virginia, for a 'warrior ethos' lecture.
Attendance is required for most leaders, with few exceptions, raising logistics concerns as a potential government shutdown looms.
Critics, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, question the meeting's necessity and security risks, noting it belongs to series of military talks.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons all one-star generals and admirals to Sept. 30 briefing at Quantico, Virginia, for a 'warrior ethos' lecture.
Attendance is required for most leaders, with few exceptions, raising logistics concerns as a potential government shutdown looms.
Critics, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, question the meeting's necessity and security risks, noting it belongs to series of military talks.