Top News Exclusive: Pentagon to reduce 4-star positions by 20%, official says Published 4 weeks ago on May 6, 2025 By The Janitor U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the number of 4-star generals, a U.S. official told Reuters on Monday. Related Topics: Up Next WATCH: A conversation with journalist Kara Swisher about what’s next in AI Don't Miss Trump’s call to reopen Alcatraz faces ‘daunting’ challenges Continue Reading You may like