{
  "id": 5703746,
  "title": "White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/white-house-reviews-candidates-to-replace-hegseth-deputy-feinberg",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/white-house-reviews-candidates-replace-hegseth-deputy-feinberg-sources-6364151"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The White House is currently evaluating potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to three sources familiar with the matter. No decision has been made to remove Feinberg from his position. The review began in June and includes discussions with Senate lawmakers about the likelihood of the administration's picks being confirmed. The White House has not specified which candidates they are considering. Feinberg, a billionaire co-founder of Cerberus Capital Management, has been tasked with accelerating US munitions production but has not yet met that goal. The Pentagon denies a process is underway to replace Feinberg, and Hegseth, Feinberg's boss, stated Feinberg has his full support and isn't going anywhere.",
  "summary": "The White House has been reviewing potential candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, according to three sources, although no decision has been made to remove him.",
  "key_points": [
    "White House reviewing candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg.",
    "Evaluation began in June, includes Senate lawmakers discussions.",
    "Feinberg, Cerberus Capital co-founder, aims to speed up US munitions production."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The review of candidates to replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg signals a potential shift in the administration's approach to accelerating US munitions production.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-09-05T01:21:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/white-house-reviews-candidates-to-replace-hegseth-deputy-feinberg-5711079",
        "published": "2026-09-05T04:14:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}