Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals to convene at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, next week for a meeting with an undisclosed agenda, according to multiple reports on September 25th, 2025. The directive, described as highly unusual, has prompted speculation, with one official likening it to "general squid games." Sources familiar with the matter, as reported by The Washington Post and CNN, suggest theories for the gathering range from a physical fitness test to a briefing on the Defense Department's status or even a mass firing of officers. The urgency of the summons, sent to virtually all top commanders worldwide, has fueled the speculation. In separate developments, demonstrations in Antananarivo, Madagascar, have escalated significantly on September 25th, 2025, with reports of violent clashes, fires, tear gas, and gunfire, according to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. citizens in Madagascar are advised to shelter in place and avoid protest areas, with air travelers warned of potential flight cancellations and delays. On the political front, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) is introducing articles of impeachment against RFK Jr., as reported by Dave Weigel. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom commented on Donald Trump's relaunch of the Trump Vodka brand. Separately, Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will be the main investors in the US/China TikTok deal, holding a combined 45% ownership of the new app, according to CNBC. Further political news includes Illinois Governor Pritzker's upcoming speech at a Democratic Party dinner in Georgia, as noted by Dave Weigel. Additionally, recent reports from September 25th, 2025, indicate that former FBI Director James Comey will not face criminal charges for allegedly lying to Congress, with federal prosecutors citing insufficient evidence. President Trump previously called Comey a "sick person."
