NPR (The Associated Press) - China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Why tensions between Pete Hegseth and the Army are escalating | THE HILL EDITOR'S CALL
Tensions between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army leadership are coming into focus as senior generals are continuing to be removed in recent months. The Hill's Colin Meyn breaks down how internal rivalries, policy disagreements, and leadership dynamics are fueling the rift. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/editors-call/5945158-live-discussion-congress-pentagon-hegseth-iran/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #petehegseth #hegseth #pentagon #army #usarmy #defensedepartment #departmentofwar #dod #dow #trumpadministration #generals #thehilleditorscall
NYTIMES (Greg Jaffe) - Hegseth Cites Falsehood to Defend His Firing of Senior Officers
The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false.
NYTIMES (Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak) - In Myanmar, Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.
STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Vice chief of staff LaNeve emerges as frontrunner for No. 1 post after Army chief’s removal | Stars and Stripes
Gen. Christopher LaNeve is set to serve as acting Army chief of staff following the removal of Gen. Randy George.
REDSTATE (streiff) - Two More Army Generals Get Shown the Door. Connected? Or Just Timing?
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Iran’s missile sites, factories likely Trump’s next targets: Generals | Morning in America
With President Donald Trump’s promise of further retaliation against Iran looming, the question remains: What will his next moves look like? Retired U.S. Army Major Gen. William L. Enyart and retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt tell “Morning in America” they suspect further strikes will target Iran’s remaining missile capabilities. #Iran #US #Trump Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - Iranian Generals Kicking Themselves For Not Just Meeting Over Zoom
TEHRAN — Iranian military leaders are reportedly "really kicking themselves" for not just having their latest meeting over zoom.