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October 1, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Here’s How Many Military Leaders Liked Trump and Hegseth’s Speeches
Spoiler alert: zero
September 30, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Begs Military Leaders to Clap During His Wild Speech
“Please clap,” Donald’s version.
September 30, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Pete Hegseth Announces Unhinged Changes to Military Training
Hegseth revealed he was reducing some training requirements but permitting aggressive training tactics.
September 30, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Pete Hegseth Unveils Rules to Force Women Out of Military Combat
Pete Hegseth has been open about his prejudice against women in the military.
September 30, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Hegseth Summoned Military Leaders to Say “FAFO” in Disturbing Speech
The secretary of war essentially put the entire U.S. military on standby for potential conflicts.
September 25, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Pete Hegseth Calls Alarming Meeting With Hundreds of Military Leaders
Several people said Hegseth’s unprecedented request sparked security concerns.
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Sean Wilentz
Lincoln in Hollywood, from Griffith to Spielberg
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James M. McPherson
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George E. Outland
New Personal Devil—Bureaucracy
March 16, 1942
Michael Straight
The Crisis of the United Nations

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