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October 10, 2026
U.S. Military to Livestream Execution of Nidal Hasan
- Nidal Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is scheduled for execution by firing squad on December 3, 2026.
- The Pentagon plans to livestream the execution, a move that has drawn criticism from lawmakers, religious leaders, and the public.
- Concerns are raised about the implications of public executions, with some arguing it could normalize violence and exploitation by extremist groups.
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- Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?Oct 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM · BBC
- GOP lawmakers push back on Hegseth decision to livestream executionOct 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch executionOct 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Fox News
- Hegseth's public execution plan meets the age of viral violenceOct 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM · Axios
- Week in Politics: Hegseth's livestream backlash; Greece ambassador Guilfoyle scandalOct 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM · NPR