Pete Hegseth is trying to shape how the world gets its information about what’s going on inside the military – including changes to military publications like 'Stars and Stripes.' The paper, which is partially funded by the Department of Defense, has historically held editorial independence, but when three of its staffers spoke out – they were fired. The former publisher, Max Lederer, said he tried to stay on and be a “change agent,” but it wasn’t enough. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: ms.now #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #Military