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  "title": "Hegseth says US slashes number of generals, admirals by 20%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hegseth-says-us-slashes-number-of-generals-admirals-by-20",
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  "published": "2026-09-30T21:59:49.000Z",
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  "summary": "The US defence secretary says the move targets officers who failed to get on board with efforts to ensure the military is focused on war-fighting.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hegseth-confirms-that-the-us-military-will-cut-20-of-its-generals-and",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:25:04.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20 per cent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hegseth-says-us-cut-number-of-generals-admirals-by-20-per-cent",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:29:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Hegseth announces 20% cut of generals, admirals from Pentagon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hegseth-announces-20-cut-of-generals-admirals-from-pentagon",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:41:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hegseth says US slashes number of generals, admirals by 20%",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hegseth-says-us-slashes-number-of-generals-admirals-by-20-11051121",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:59:49.000Z"
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