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- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20 percent reduction of the military’s generals and admirals.
- Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he learned of the cuts only hours before Hegseth’s announcement.
- Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins warned the cuts could deprive the Pentagon of women and people of color.
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao needs a congressional waiver and at least seven Democratic votes for confirmation.