Hegseth blocks promotions of 4 Army officers with ties to sacked generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked promotions of four Army officers to one-star, some of whom are tied to generals he ousted earlier this year—sparking controversy inside the Pentagon.
The officers removed included two women and two Black men, drawing criticism that the moves are unprecedented and politically fraught.
The moves are part of a broader shake-up: the Army lacks a Senate-confirmed chief, there have been several high-level firings, and Hegseth is reportedly considering Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell as a possible Army secretary replacement.