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Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

International Business Times UK

Why does the US have military bases in Germany?

Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place?

The Guardian - UK

Six US Service Members Killed in Kuwait After Hegseth Allegedly Overrode Warnings of Active Drone Threats

Six US Army Reserve soldiers died in a suspected Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, raising questions about force protection failures. Survivors and lawmakers demand accountability amid ongoing investigations.

International Business Times UK

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New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened

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The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

The Independent UK

UFO Whistleblowers Claim Intimidation Campaign as Insiders Allege Crimes to Silence Them by Breaking Into Homes While Asleep

UFO whistleblowers allege intimidation tactics, including home break-ins, to silence revelations about non-human intelligence programs, sparking debate over secrecy and personal safety risks.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon says Iran war cost $25 billion — how accurate is that figure?

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has sparked debate over its financial burden, after the Pentagon disclosed that the war has cost approximately $25 billion so far. The figure was presented during a congressional hearing on Wednesday, but it has been met with skepticism from analysts and…

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US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

Euronews

'Just a drop in the ocean': Iran-linked hackers release personal details of over 2000 US troops

A cyber group linked to the Iranian government has targeted thousands of American service members and other US government officials in cyberattacks over recent months.

The Times of India

The House shredded a combative Hegseth on Iran. A worse fate awaits him on Thursday in the Senate

ANALYSIS: Democrats say hearing ‘shows you what a f***ng joke he is.’ But, Eric Garcia writes, the Senate might be tougher for him

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War

The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost $25 Billion So Far, Most In Munitions

The Iran war has so far cost $25 billion, a top Defense official said on Wednesday.

International Business Times

White House Drafts AI Policy Shift To Reopen Anthropic Access In Federal Agencies

Federal agencies are poised for expanded access to advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Mythos as the administration weighs a potential rollback of earlier restrictions tied to national security concerns.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth lost his cool in front of Congress. It was a dramatic unraveling

ANALYSIS: Hegseth has his favorite soundbites — but none of them landed here, where he sounded increasingly deluded and desperate, writes Holly Baxter

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'Handing Propaganda to Our Enemies? Shame on You': Hegseth Claps Back At Rep Garamendi for Calling His Strategy a 'Quagmire'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends a record Pentagon budget amid criticism over the US-Iran conflict, sparking a heated debate with lawmakers questioning the military's strategy and spending.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’

MarketBeat

Why Palantir Suddenly Looks Vulnerable After Google’s Move

Alphabet's updated classified Department of Defense contract for its Gemini AI marks a strategic pivot to secure lucrative government revenue streams.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Pentagon reveals billion-dollar cost of Trump’s Iran war

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Pentagon reveals Trump’s Iran war cost the US $25 billion as it enters eighth week

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Pete Hegseth doubles down on Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ disaster, implies allies should be grateful

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth just called the Iran war a “gift to the world” implying that America’s allies should be grateful for the global oil crisis it triggered. Speaking on April 24, 2026, Hegseth framed the conflict as a historic favor from the administration, insisting that other nations should step…

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Google signs classified Pentagon AI deal but exits $100 million drone swarm program — report claims employees revolted over ethical fears, delivered letter to CEO Pichai

Google joins OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI in granting the Pentagon broad classified AI access.

TechRadar

‘You don’t cook a Thanksgiving turkey in the microwave’: Pentagon confirms Department of Defense will use Google Gemini for ‘classified projects’ – US military to expand AI vendors as ‘overreliance on one vendor is never a good thing’

Google's Gemini joins OpenAI's ChatGPT as AI models being leveraged by the Department of Defense for warfighting capabilities.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon's DoD Pushes for $125M Rebrand to Department of War as Officials Call for 7,600 Changes to Federal Law

The Pentagon seeks to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a move projected to cost up to £92.5 million and facing opposition from Democrats over financial concerns.

Fortune

Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $400 million build, including Silicon Valley tech giants, crypto bros and the Lutnicks

The list, reviewed by Fortune, did not mention specific dollar amounts offered by each contributor.

TechRadar

Google’s new Pentagon deal widens AI’s role in war to 'any lawful government purpose'

Google’s reported Pentagon AI deal underscores a broader industry shift toward military partnerships that could shape advanced AI

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