Military purges prompt calls for Pete Hegseth to be sacked | Planet America
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Crisis at the Pentagon! Meanwhile, struggling Republicans urge Trump to open his $400M war chest and two Dan Sullivans face off in Alaska. For more than a decade, Planet America has been the ABC's trusted guide to United States politics and society. Hosted by journalist John Barron and satirist Chas Licciardello, the program examines US elections, government, Congress, public policy and cultural trends through analysis, commentary and conversations with expert guests from across the political spectrum. Watch full episodes of Planet America free and ad-free on ABC iview. Search "ABC iview" on your smart TV or streaming device, find the ABC iview app on your mobile, or click here: https://iview.abc.net.au/ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Planet America 00:36 – Crisis at the Pentagon as purges decimate the military 04:29 – Chaos under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 08:54 – The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols on the damage 15:10 – Trump opens his war chest, to spend big on Trump 18:14 – The midterm
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