Hegseth’s ‘no mercy’ Iran directive sounds alarm with Democrats who told military to refuse illegal orders

Defense secretary’s comments about offering ‘no quarter’ have some Democratic lawmakers decrying ‘the irresponsible way he's showing leadership in this war’


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