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Can Hegseth survive Iran war fallout?

The fallout from Republicans’ poor showing in the midterms now includes reports that President Donald Trump could oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2026.

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In today's edition:

  • Russia to supply Iran with advanced weaponry
  • Is Hegseth on chopping block for Republicans' midterm failure?
  • Turkey says soldier killed by gunfire from Iran
  • Eisenkot poised for first shot at Israel’s government
  • Race for UN's new secretary general heats up

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