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Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign as troop deployments in extended to 2027
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Joe St. George , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The extension affects deployments in the Middle East, now set to continue into 2027. A call for resignation has been made against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A call for resignation has been made against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This comes after troop deployments were extended. The extension affects deployments in the Middle East, now set to continue into 2027.
Republican Senator Thom Tillis is among those seeking action, urging President Donald Trump to fire Hegseth. Tillis has been critical of the president and recently posted a statement on social media.
Further details on the situation and Senator Tillis' statement are available from The Wall Street Journal and other sources. The development follows the departure of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, which may be related to the current situation.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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