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Republicans Push Trump to Replace Hegseth, Criticize Flu-Shot Cut

4/28/2026

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Senate Republicans urge President Donald Trump to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his firings of Chief Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan as evidence of lack of experience.
Hegseth will testify before the Armed Services Committee Wednesday and the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, where lawmakers will probe his personnel moves.
Senator Roger Wicker called ending the flu-shot requirement for troops a mistake amid the Iran operation.

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Senate Republicans urge President Donald Trump to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his firings of Chief Randy George and Navy Secretary John Phelan as evidence of lack of experience.
Hegseth will testify before the Armed Services Committee Wednesday and the Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday, where lawmakers will probe his personnel moves.
Senator Roger Wicker called ending the flu-shot requirement for troops a mistake amid the Iran operation.