Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly canceled the Women, Peace and Security Act, aimed at increasing women's participation in national security. He labeled it a divisive initiative that distracts from military focus on war-fighting. While he lacks the legal authority to abolish the law, he pledged that the Pentagon will fulfill only its minimum obligations under the program. Hegseth's decision appears to be a distraction from internal issues at the Pentagon, including negative media coverage and the departure of key staff members.
Hegseth canceled the Women, Peace and Security Act, calling it a divisive 'woke initiative' that distracts from military focus on war-fighting.
Despite Hegseth's claims, he lacks authority to overturn laws; the Pentagon will only meet minimal requirements of the program moving forward.
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