SECURITYAug 21 · 20:38 UTCKITV4 HONOLULUBy Brian Stelter, Haley Britzky

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign

The Pentagon forced out several top staffers at Stars & Stripes, a military publication noted for its editorial independence. This action is cited as occurring amid what has been described as a Hegseth pressure campaign. The incident has been characterized as a blow to press freedoms within the US military.

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