WATCH LIVE: Hegseth delivers State of the Force address, expected to make cuts to top ranks

The Brief

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slated to deliver his State of the Force address, where significant reductions among top military leadership are anticipated. This comes after a period under President Donald Trump and Secretary Hegseth that saw more than two dozen military leaders dismissed or retired, including General Randy George, the Army's highest-ranking uniformed officer.

Key Verified Facts

• Hegseth's State of the Force address is expected to announce cuts to senior ranks.
• Over two dozen military leaders have been fired or retired since the administration began.
• The dismissals include the Army's top uniformed officer and all two four-star female officers.