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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Trump Orders Execution for Fort Hood Shooter

President Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad, following a recommendation from Pete Hegseth.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Trump Orders Execution for Fort Hood Shooter

President Donald Trump has authorized the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. The execution is to be carried out by firing squad, a decision that follows a recommendation from Pete Hegseth.

Hasan was found guilty of murdering 13 people and wounding more than two dozen others in the attack at the Texas military base. The conviction came in 2013, and a military jury recommended the death penalty.

In other news, an accused Cornell University student has reportedly hired the defense attorney previously representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in a high-profile legal case. The student faces allegations in a gang rape case, and new details have emerged regarding the ongoing legal proceedings. This development comes as the legal landscape surrounding prominent figures and campus incidents continues to draw attention.


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