Event Brief
Pete Hegseth forces out top US army officer in Europe
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: General C.D. Donahue will announce his retirement on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter said.
WHO: People familiar with the matter
WHAT: General C.D. Donahue will announce his retirement on Wednesday after being forced out by Pete Hegseth.
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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