Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his position as the Director for Strategy, Plans and Policy, J-5, on the Joint Staff. This removal marks another senior officer dismissed from the Pentagon since Hegseth took office nearly two years ago. The firing occurs as President Donald Trump considers conducting additional strikes against Iran following next week's elections, according to reports from The Atlantic and The Hill regarding the recent leadership change.