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Trump Preparing Executive Order On ‘Iron Dome For America,’ Hegseth Says

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Trump Preparing Executive Order On ‘Iron Dome For America,’ Hegseth Says
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. after arriving at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday that President Trump is preparing an executive order related to building an “Iron Dome for America.”  Hegseth offered the remarks as he arrived for his first official day at the Pentagon, following his confirmation on Friday evening and subsequent swearing-in. “Today, there are more executive orders coming that we fully support, on removing [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts] inside the Pentagon, reinstating troops who were pushed out because of COVID mandates, the…

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