July 3, 2026 · Executive Power & Institutional Control

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Acting Intelligence Director Pulte Fires Dozens of Officials

On July 3, 2026, dozens of officials at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence began receiving termination notices under Bill Pulte, whom President Trump named acting director of national intelligence in...

July 2, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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Army Europe Commander Donahue Steps Down as Headquarters Is Downgraded

Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa at a July 2, 2026 ceremony at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany, and the command was officially downgraded from a four-star to a three-star...

April 22, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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Hegseth Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan in the Middle of the Iran Blockade

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Navy Secretary John Phelan, with the Pentagon announcing on April 23, 2026 that Phelan was "departing the administration, effective immediately." No official reason was given...