Hegseth summons military top brass to meet next week. The reason why is unclear

By Steve Inskeep,

Tom Bowman

Published September 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM EDT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called top military officials from around the world to a meeting in Virginia next week. The reason for this unusual gathering isn't known.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

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