Hegseth promises execution live stream as Trump appears to ‘pause’ war on Iran | First Thing
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad will be livestreamed next month. President Donald Trump has paused military action against Iran until after the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and wounded dozens at Fort Hood in 2009.
- Hasan was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013 and is held at Fort Leavenworth.
- The execution will be publicly livestreamed, which is unusual for the US military.
- Senator Chris Murphy criticized Hegseth for hiding the true impact of the war on Iran.
- President Trump promised not to attack Iran before the November midterms, pausing the conflict.
- A survey showed only about one-third of Americans approve of the strikes on Iran.
- Billionaires are funding a California ballot measure that would require voter ID at elections.
- Media companies are suing over a White House ban on certain news outlets, with a judge extending a temporary order to restore media access.
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