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Amy Mackinnon
Verified
Intelligence Reporter, POLITICO
Washington
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Global Issues, World News Rallies/Protests, Education National Security, Foreign Affairs Culture, Metro News
Anything Non-Football.
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By Amy Mackinnon Verified, Joe Gould Verified, Daniel Lippman Verified| POLITICO Verified Far-right activist Laura Loomer has chosen her next target in her campaign against those she sees as disloyal to President Donald Trump: Col. Earl Matthews, Trump’s nominee to be the Pentagon’s top lawyer. Loomer, in a series of X posts on Tuesday and Wednesday, alleged that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was at risk of being “subverted and obstructed” by Matthews.
By Maggie Miller Verified, Amy Mackinnon Verified| POLITICO Verified “We’re under attack, and the president just irresponsibly removed our most important general from the field,” said Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), a member of both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence committees. “This is an outrageous decision.” The Washington Post first reported on Haugh’s firing, which was detailed on X by far-right activist Laura Loomer.
By Amy Mackinnon Verified, Joe Gould Verified, Daniel Lippman Verified| POLITICO Verified Far-right activist Laura Loomer has chosen her next target in her campaign against those she sees as disloyal to President Donald Trump: Col. Earl Matthews, Trump’s nominee to be the Pentagon’s top lawyer. Loomer, in a series of X posts on Tuesday and Wednesday, alleged that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was at risk of being “subverted and obstructed” by Matthews.
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POLITICO
POLITICO is a leading source for political news and analysis, founded in 2007 by Robert Allbritton, John Harris, and Jim VandeHei. The company has grown significantly since its inception and became a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE in 2021. POLITICO is dedicated to providing nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools to engage audiences interested in politics and policy worldwide. The company offers comprehensive news coverage of political events, policy developments, and power dynamics in North America and Europe. Its subscription-based platform, POLITICO Pro, delivers in-depth policy intelligence, particularly in the healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. POLITICO also publishes a newspaper and a bimonthly magazine, alongside maintaining a strong online presence. With over 1,100 employees, POLITICO serves a diverse audience, including political and public policy professionals, who rely on its insights to navigate the complexities of government and policy.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Founded: 2007