Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Killer Nidal Hasan

President Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, a convicted mass shooter at Fort Hood, by a U.S. Army firing squad, making him the first such execution in over 60 years.

Why it matters. The decision affects Hasan's fate and sets a precedent for military executions, impacting how the U.S. military handles capital punishment.