Stars and Stripes reporter reacts to being fired by Hegseth's Pentagon

Lara Korte, a former Middle East reporter for the Stars and Stripes, a U.S. military news outlet that is partially funded by American taxpayers, joined CBS News 24/7 with her reaction to her firing by the Pentagon.

The one constant of Pete Hegseth’s reign as self-designated war secretary has been his unbridled contempt for independent journalism that questions any of his rosy pronouncements about the unqualified success or wisdom of his policies. In an attempt to keep the Pentagon press corps from finding out anything he wanted t

Fired Editor Of Stars And Stripes Military Newspaper Says He’s Concerned About Censorship At The Pentagon  Forbes

The military paper has served troops and their families for generations and Congress protects its independence

Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte for insubordination amid tensions over editorial independence.

(AP) -- The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against

The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.

The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go.

The editor-in-chief, publisher and Middle East reporter for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes were all fired by the Pentagon Friday.

Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.

The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence.

The Pentagon fired three staffers from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including longtime publisher Max Lederer, for alleged insubordination.

The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him as well as its publisher and a reporter

Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference  AP News

The Pentagon fired the publisher, editor in chief and at least one reporter at Stars and Stripes, a historically independent military news outlet, Friday as the department has looked to reshape its coverage in recent months.  The Department of Defense (DOD) dismissed Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer a

The moves come at a time when the Trump administration, in its second term, has been progressively combative toward the media.

Pentagon Fires Stars And Stripes Publisher, Editor, Reporter For 'Insubordination'  HuffPost

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign | CNN Business  CNN

The publisher of the military newspaper announced his retirement earlier this week but also received a separation notice, the editor-in-chief says

As the Pentagon takes steps to control the newspaper in spite of its tradition of independence and civilian leadership, senators are demanding answers.

The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East. Plus, an investigation into the add-on utility fees that can lead to evictions Good morning. The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living

A US official has said that the USS Abraham Lincoln is now returning to California, but the journey back could take several weeks, as reports of deteriorating conditions on board surface

The aircraft carrier that has faced concerns about supplies and conditions is set to return home to San Diego.

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, relieving a long-deployed carrier where there were reports of crew stress.

The USS George Washington carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, after reports of poor conditions aboard the long-deployed carrier.

Concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard

US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on social media that the carrier arrived in the region Wednesday.

The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war.

US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.

USS George Washington is the latest aircraft carrier to enter the Middle East amid the Iran war. US Navy photo A new US Navy aircraft carrier entered the Middle East this week. USS George Washington is expected to replace USS Abraham Lincoln on an extended deployment. Reports have emerged detailing mental health and s

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Maps capture the travel strain on USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier  USA Today