{
  "id": 11272514,
  "title": "Retired major general: Hegseth 'playing Russian Roulette' with US security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/retired-major-general-hegseth-playing-russian-roulette-with-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T19:55:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6124325-manner-slams-hegseth-cuts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest cuts to the military’s senior ranks, accusing the Pentagon chief of “playing Russian roulette” with U.S. national security. “This is just unbelievable,” Manner said during a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “The Lead.” “It’s sophomoric,” he added. Hegseth announced plans to cut 20...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Hegseth puts the future of warfare in the hands of major Maga donors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/hegseth-puts-the-future-of-warfare-in-the-hands-of-major-maga-donors",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:27:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Asia Times",
        "title": "Hegseth taps three to lead ‘Future of Warfare’ project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/hegseth-taps-three-to-lead-future-of-warfare-project",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:26:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Hegseth appoints Musk to US taskforce on future of warfare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/hegseth-appoints-musk-to-us-taskforce-on-future-of-warfare",
        "published": "2026-10-01T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}