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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

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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.

International Business Times UK

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’

The Guardian - US

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.

MarketBeat

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

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The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

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…

The Mary Sue

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.

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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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International Business Times UK

'Incredibly Ashamed': Google DeepMind Scientists Revolt Over Secret Pentagon Deal to Use AI in Warfare

Google faces backlash as over 600 employees protest a classified Pentagon AI deal, raising concerns about ethical AI use and potential damage to the company's reputation.

International Business Times UK

Yankee Blue UFO Hoax Exposed by Sean Kirkpatrick as Secret Air Force Cadet Programme Sparks Misled Alien Claims

A Pentagon investigation reveals 'Yankee Blue,' an Air Force ritual that misled cadets into believing they were part of a UFO program, fueling decades of alien myths.

The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Trump ‘orders extended blockade’ in attempt to hurt Tehran’s finances

Donald Trump has directed his team to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, with talks to end the war held at an impasse in an attempt to hurt the country’s finances, according to a report. Trump has also told White House aides that Iran’s latest peace proposal shows that…

The Guardian - UK

In the coming AI future, Britain must not end up at the mercy of US tech giants

Trump is volatile, capricious and unreasonable – but he belongs to the old world of analogue power. What comes next will be harder to manage, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Times of India

Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report

US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military…

Axios

Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic

One source described the efforts as a way to "save face and bring em back in."

The Mary Sue

Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave.

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