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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport

The Army is telling The Associated Press that military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport

The Independent UK

US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in senior ranks of military

Pentagon chief says cuts will maximise ‘strategic’ and ‘operational readiness’.

Al Jazeera

Hegseth's Makeup Room at Pentagon Cost Taxpayers Thousands as Admin Aims to Cut Wasteful Spending

Amid massive budget cuts, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the installation of a makeup studio near the Pentagon press briefing area.

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Hegseth spent ‘several thousand dollars’ turning Pentagon room into a make-up studio for his TV spots, report says

Amid alleged chaos and infighting at Department of Defense, alterations were ordered to green room for press briefings

The Independent UK

Trump is creating distance between Musk and the White House’s China policy

President Trump seems keen to scale back Elon Musk’s interaction with foreign diplomacy.

Fortune

Students at Pentagon schools sue Hegseth over book bans on race and gender

Lawsuit argues that culling library books prevents children from learning about health, hygiene, biology and abuse

The Guardian - US

Trump planning pricey military parade on his 79th birthday: Report

This June 14 will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army — and also happens to be the president’s birthday

The Independent UK

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Betty Webb obituary

Member of the Bletchley Park codebreaking team during the second world war who was later transferred to work in the Pentagon

The Guardian - UK

Hegseth brought his wife to high-level foreign meetings where sensitive information was shared: report

Report comes amid aftermath of Signalgate security breach debacle

The Independent UK

Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit

President says plans for potential war with China would not be shared with billionaire due to his business interests

The Guardian - US

Pentagon briefing 'set up for Elon Musk to discuss secret China war plans'

A BRIEFING was reportedly set up for Elon Musk on a possible war between China and the US.

The National (Scotland)

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

In what’s been called a “Friday night massacre” at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump also fired military lawyers who advise senior officers on the legality of their behavior…

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Pentagon Employees Directed To Detail Job Accomplishments

Defense Secretary instructs Pentagon employees to outline job achievements in response to Trump administration's request, emphasizing compliance with feder...

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Pentagon To Remove Transgender Service Members Who Don't Meet Requirements

The Pentagon's new policy mandates removal of transgender service members not meeting specific criteria, impacting military readiness and facing legal chal...

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Pentagon Shake-Up: Top Military Lawyers Replaced

Defense Secretary Hegseth's decisions to replace top military officials and lawyers raise concerns and spark debate within the Pentagon.

Al Jazeera

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

The Guardian - US

Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

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Pentagon Plans To Cut 5-8% Of Civilian Workforce

Pentagon to reduce civilian workforce by 5-8%, starting with probationary employees. Legal concerns prompt pause in mass firings.

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Matt Gaetz Shares Picture of 'New Office' CNN Was Booted From at Pentagon: 'We'd Never Leave the Place Such a Mess'

Matt Gaetz mocked CNN after One America News Network took over its former Pentagon office, sharing a photo and claiming, "We'd never leave the place such a mess."

The Guardian - US

Pentagon schools suspend library books for ‘compliance review’ under Trump orders

Revealed: defense department sends memo that it’s reviewing for books ‘related to gender … or discriminatory equity ideology topics’

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Pentagon To Undergo Full Audit Under Defense Secretary Hegseth

Defense Secretary Hegseth prioritizes Pentagon spending audit, efficiency, and accountability. Supports Trump's defense system and plans NATO meeting in Eu...

The Guardian - US

Pentagon swaps desk for New York Times reporters for New York Post

Other swaps due to new ‘rotation’ include NPR for Breitbart, NBC for One America News and Politico for HuffPost

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Pentagon's Media Rotational Program Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

The National Press Club expresses concern over Pentagon's media rotational program affecting press freedom and diversity of perspectives.

The Independent UK

Washington DC plane crash: What we know so far about the mid-air collision near Reagan Airport

Questions remain over the mid-air collision between a jet, which was carrying 64 people, including the crew, and a military helicopter carrying three soldiers

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Trump's Pentagon Nominee's Ukraine Aid Role Raises Concerns

Michael Duffey's nomination for top weapons buyer under scrutiny for involvement in Ukraine aid hold during Trump's impeachment.

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