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GOP lawmakers push back on Hegseth decision to livestream execution

The Hill · October 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

GOP lawmakers push back on Hegseth decision to livestream execution

Republican lawmakers are pushing back on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to livestream the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter, former Army Maj.

Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people in Texas in 2009.

Lawmakers in both chambers said the focus should be on justice for the victims and their families and the public showing...

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GOP lawmakers push back on Hegseth decision to livestream execution

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