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Trump says he'd approve livestreamed execution; bipartisan pushback

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan would livestream a military firing squad execution next month, drawing rare opposition from both parties; the Pentagon has not yet answered critics.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Washington Post reports Trump, asked if he'd approve live-streaming an execution, said absolutely.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill says Defense Secretary Hegseth's plan for a livestreamed firing squad execution next month is drawing bipartisan opposition.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRare agreement across the aisle. Both sides are uneasy, and the objections are loud.

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