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Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth — Ron Wyden | ChamberLight
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Senator Ron Wyden has blocked the promotion of three military officers, citing past misconduct and links to extremist content. The move is a direct response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported decision to block promotions for Black and female officers.
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