Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Gen. Randy George, the Army chief of staff, meets with House lawmakers in June. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire amid tensions with Iran, according to defense officials. Two other generals, Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., were also removed. Hegseth has reshaped the Joint Chiefs of Staff, often targeting those who supported diversity initiatives or lacked loyalty to President Trump. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |