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Extreme Water Shortages in the West, and Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge

June 2, 2026·9 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The episode highlights the escalating drought crisis in the Western United States, where failing snowpack and extreme heat are threatening agriculture, towns, and long-term water security. It also touches on political developments involving the Trump administration, military promotions, a

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Jack Healy

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Jack HealyTracy MumfordJavier BecerraTom SteyerSteve Hilton

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