Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Wednesday. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) | | | | | | | What to know The Pentagon has secretly placed conservative military veterans with large online followings in government roles, declining to disclose their assignments as they amplify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s views, according to people familiar with the matter. These influencers, including Rob Maness and Kurt Schlichter, have not disclosed their assignments. The Pentagon has not commented on their roles or compensation. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |