Senators give cold shoulder to Hegseth plan to cut admirals, generals

Defense-focused senators are giving a cool reception to Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s proposal to cut by 20 percent the nation’s admirals and generals.

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Senators give cold shoulder to Hegseth plan to cut admirals, generals

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