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When the secretary of defense plays preacher

When the secretary of defense plays preacher

His remarks could hurt recruitment, retention, and national security.

24.03.2026 5

Boston Globe

Eugene R. Fidell

Another strike on Iran, another constitutional breach

Trump’s latest use of force bypasses Congress and tests the limits of executive war-making power — while legislators fail to assert their authority.

01.03.2026 5

Boston Globe

Eugene R. Fidell

Why Pete Hegseth’s case against Mark Kelly is doomed to fail

The bid to demote Kelly isn’t just wrongheaded, it’s unlawful, unconstitutional, and emblematic of a lawless Pentagon.

08.01.2026 10

Boston Globe

Eugene R. Fidell

One small part of Pete Hegseth's wardrobe is a big tell

Hegseth’s clothing reveals he believes military rules don’t apply to him

06.04.2025 10

Salon

Eugene R. Fidell