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Real event · politics · 2026-10-07

Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?

Final verdict announced: October 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET

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Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?

The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: administration

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Nidal Hasan's execution is set for December at Fort Hood.

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