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Pete Delays Pentagon Rank Cuts for Guantanamo’s Top Lawyers Until July 2027
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up has hit pause on two of Guantánamo Bay’s top lawyers.
The Defense Secretary’s plan to downgrade senior military positions has been delayed until July 2027 for chief prosecutor Aaron Rugh and chief defense counsel Jonathan Vaughn.
Their jobs are among 23 positions targeted for elimination or restructuring under an order Hegseth signed in September.
The proposed rank cuts could weaken the lawyers’ influence over funding, staffing and major terrorism prosecutions already tangled in years of legal disputes.
Hegseth says his wider overhaul will streamline military leadership, but critics are demanding more transparency.
Carrot Says He’s ‘Overwhelmed’ by ‘Love, Support and Prayers’ Following Suicide Attempt
Carrot Top is getting ready to trade hospital walls for the comedy stage, with plenty of love keeping him going.
The 61-year-old comedian thanked fans for their support following his September 18 hospitalization after a suicide attempt.
“I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,” he wrote on Instagram.
After canceling shows, the prop-comedy star is set to return to his Las Vegas residency at the Luxor Casino on October 19.
Fans flooded his comments with heartfelt messages, including: “The World is too dark to be without you.”
Katie’s Bikini Photos Resurface After She Reportedly Tried to Scrub Them
Katie Zacharia’s five-day White House stint is making waves again, and this time, her bikini pics are stealing the spotlight.
The former Donald Trump press secretary, 41, reportedly tried to scrub swimsuit snaps and controversial social media posts before taking the job, but the photos have resurfaced since her October 16 firing.
Her deleted posts allegedly included vaccine conspiracies and a call for the federal government to take over California.
Zacharia’s brief tenure was also rocked by a widely criticized press briefing, which she defended by saying, “I really stepped up to the plate to do the press conference, Sean, with very little prep time.”
DOJ Investigates CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS & Fox News Over Trump Pool Coverage Halt
Washington’s media showdown just got a federal twist.
The Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC over their decision to temporarily suspend White House press pool duties after CNN was excluded from the rotation.
The networks said they were standing up for press freedom, declaring, “No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting.”
But the DOJ is probing whether their coordinated move amounted to an illegal “group boycott” under antitrust law.
Press freedom advocates slammed the investigation as an attempt to intimidate journalists, while the networks’ joint coverage protest has landed them in hot water.
Candace Fights Macron Defamation Lawsuit Citing French Filing Deadline
Candace Owens is fighting to kick the Macrons’ defamation lawsuit out of the American courtroom.
The conservative commentator wants French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte’s case dismissed, arguing they shouldn’t get to bypass France’s much shorter deadline for filing defamation claims by suing in Delaware.
The couple sued Owens in July 2025 over repeated false claims about Brigitte’s gender and alleged a sustained misinformation campaign.
Owens maintains her statements are protected speech, while the Macrons say the claims damaged their reputations.
A judge heard arguments in July but reserved his decision, leaving this transatlantic legal showdown far from over.
Topless Bella Works Out in Nothing But a Pair of Tiny Black Shorts
Bella Hadid is bringing a whole new meaning to sweating it out!
The supermodel, 30, gave fans a topless glimpse of her sauna workout at ALO’s celebrity-loved gym, posing on all fours in tiny black gym shorts while showing off her toned back.
The blonde beauty later swapped fitness for a slice of chocolate cake in bed, because wellness apparently comes with dessert.
Hadid was named ALO’s newest face in August and called the partnership a natural fit, writing, “Health is wealth, baby!”
She’s also embracing a slower approach to success, saying she’s learned to make more space for herself.
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