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Army Calls Execution Drills Routine, Hegseth Targets Hasan

6/7/2026

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The Army said recent execution-related drills are routine exercises, not a sign of imminent capital punishment.
The U.S. Army reported four death-row inmates remain at the Disciplinary Barracks and President Donald Trump has not authorized executions.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is fully committed to imposing the death penalty on Nidal Hasan.

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The Army said recent execution-related drills are routine exercises, not a sign of imminent capital punishment.
The U.S. Army reported four death-row inmates remain at the Disciplinary Barracks and President Donald Trump has not authorized executions.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is fully committed to imposing the death penalty on Nidal Hasan.