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Iran war tips Trump-Pope tension over the edge

It's one of the sharpest public divides between a pope and a U.S. president in decades.

Axios

US Army Builds First AI Chatbot for Troops, Trained on Live Conflict Data From Iran and Ukraine, Built on Reddit-Style Forums

The U.S. Army has introduced VictorBot, an AI chatbot trained on classified data from Ukraine and Iran.

International Business Times UK

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon’s secrets

A handful of AI infrastructure startups are doing complex, rarely-seen work that makes it possible for the U.S. government to securely use AI.

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'Head wounds, heavy bleeding..': US troops recall chaos after deadly Iranian drone strike on Kuwait base

Survivors of a deadly drone strike in Kuwait have challenged the Pentagon's narrative, stating their unit was unprepared and lacked fortified defenses. The attack, which killed six service members and injured over 20, occurred at a lightly protected facility. Soldiers described the chaos and their efforts to save lives amidst…

The Times of India

Pentagon's Alleged 'Bitter Lecture' to Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador Sparks Vatican Fury and US Visit Cancellation

A closed-door meeting at the Pentagon in January 2026 has strained US-Vatican relations, with reports of a 'bitter lecture' to the Pope's ambassador.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth gets humiliated in court as judge exposes his underhanded tactics

Round two, same ruling

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Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict'

Pope Leo XIV has amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

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Vatican officials try to downplay report of meeting that sparked reported feud between Pope Leo and Trump

The Defense Department has described the meeting as a ‘respectful and reasonable discussion’

The Independent UK

What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican

The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.

International Business Times UK

Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: ‘It’s been a mess’

Operators on GI Rights Hotline say callers ‘scared of killing people in a war they don’t believe in’

The Independent UK

Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants

Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran

The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?

The Guardian - US

Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on US intervention in Iran

Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war.

Euronews

Who Is Howard Lutnick? Melania Trump Abruptly Walks Off as Reporter Asks About Him Following Epstein Speech

Who is Howard Lutnick? Melania Trump sparks controversy after walking off when questioned amid Epstein probe revelations.

International Business Times UK

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Trump Faces Fury as Pope Declines July 4 Invite Amid Claims of US 'Threats' to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV's decision to skip the US July 4 celebrations in favor of a visit to Lampedusa highlights growing tensions with the Trump administration.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise

The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leader

International Business Times UK

Who is Emil Michael? Pentagon Official Sold xAI Stake for $24M After Landing Defense Deal

How Emil Michael turned a $1M investment into a $24M profit with xAI, while navigating his influential role in Pentagon AI projects and facing ethical scrutiny. Learn more about the intersection of AI, military, and ethics.

The Times of India

Big win for US journalists: Judge slams Pentagon's 'unlawful policy', tells it to restore press access

US District Judge Paul Friedman on Thursday ruled that the Pentagon is violating his earlier order to restore press access for journalists.

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International Business Times UK

Catholic Church Response to Pentagon Pressure Claim: Pope Leo XIV Continues Defiant Anti-War Rhetoric

Vatican and Pentagon dispute claims of pressure as Pope Leo XIV maintains defiant anti-war rhetoric and calls for global peace and disarmament.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Melania Trump’s weird disavowal of Epstein is getting weirder

It was unclear which specific accusations spurred the first lady to respond publicly – key US politics stories from Thursday 9 April at a glance

The Independent UK

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists

The Independent UK

Federal judge rules Pentagon violated order restoring press access

The judge ruled earlier this month that the Pentagon’s credential policy infringed upon journalists’ constitutional rights

We Got This Covered

The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it

A clash of power and piety.

The Guardian - US

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

Expert said federal law bars officials from taking actions in their jobs that benefit their own financial interests

Roll Call

House appropriators delay Defense markup plans amid uncertainty

House appropriators have pushed back plans to mark up a fiscal 2027 Defense spending bill by about a month because of uncertainty over how to finance a massive surge in Pentagon funding sought by the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the planning. A tentative schedule last month called…

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