• •Senator Thom Tillis publicly demanded the dismissal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Al Jazeera.
• •The demand for resignation follows allegations of departmental mismanagement during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
• •It remains unclear if Tillis has secured support from other GOP colleagues to move for a formal vote or official censure.

Senator Thom Tillis has formally requested the removal of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing failures in oversight during the current Iran-related conflict. This call follows growing tension within Republican ranks regarding military leadership, a departure from the typical party alignment observed during the current administration. While Hegseth faces internal scrutiny, the administration has not yet signaled a shift in its support. Whether this isolated demand leads to a broader caucus movement depends on how the Senate Armed Services Committee handles upcoming oversight hearings.