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News Wrap: Hegseth threatens criminal prosecution over leaks

In our news wrap Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened possible criminal prosecution against former staff he accused of leaking information, Russia ramped up attacks across Ukraine after Moscow claimed to have observed a brief "Easter ceasefire" and authorities say at least 26 people are dead after four gunmen opened fire at a popular Himalayan mountain resort in Kashmir.

News Wrap: Hegseth threatens criminal prosecution over leaks

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