Pentagon defends merit-based promotions as Democrats accuse Hegseth of politicizing military ranks
Senator Wyden placed procedural holds on three military promotions in response to the administration's changes to the promotion list.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed four officers from a merit-based Army promotion list, sparking accusations of politicization from Senate Democrats while the Pentagon maintains the move was based on competence and military standards.
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