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In a very telling press briefing, Pete Hegseth said the quiet part out loud on the Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: Defense secretary’s claims about the ‘president of peace’ and US strategy during ceasefire negotiations let slip some very interesting tidbits about the regime in Iran — and about what ‘boots on the ground’ actually means to this administration, reports Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Trump and Hegseth as nearly 100 lawmakers call for 25th Amendment

White House calls the efforts ‘pathetic’ as Democrats push JD Vance and Trump’s cabinet to declare the president unfit to serve

The Independent UK

Iran ceasefire clouded by confusion, contradictions

Is the strait open? It depends who you ask.

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Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

The Independent UK

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth Keeps Trying to Fire Generals, But One “Isn’t Going Anywhere”

Pete Hegseth keeps ousting different military leadership. But one stubborn army member says that he isn’t leaving anytime soon. The Washington Post reports that Dan Driscoll is staying put for the time being.

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Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

The Independent UK

'Iran begged for this ceasefire': US war secretary Pete Hegseth hails 'victory' over Iran

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran "begged for ceasefire" following the "decimating" Operation Epic Fury, which rendered their military combat-ineffective. Hegseth credited President Trump for this moment and warned of forceful action to secure Iran's enriched uranium if necessary, signaling a continued hardline US stance.

The Times of India

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment

Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies

The Independent UK

Hegseth claims Iran victory was won under ‘divine providence’

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The Independent UK

Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire deal after US strikes carried out under the ‘protection of divine providence’

Hegseth’s comments come as a two-week ceasefire deal was made between the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK

The Iran ceasefire is a relief but not a cure for the madness Trump has brought the world

ANALYSIS: Iran’s military may have been mangled in the US-Israeli war but the reputation of the United States has been mauled, perhaps irreparably, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issues

The Independent UK

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‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Blame game for Iran debacle begins, Pete Hegseth in crosshairs

Hegseth is starting to look like he'll be Trump's Patsy for this disaster.

The Independent UK

Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan

FCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidence

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Is 'Calling for Nuclear Strike', Ex-Aide Warns—Revelation Sparks 'Removal From Office' Calls

Donald Trump's recent remarks hinting at a nuclear strike have ignited fierce debate and calls for his removal, raising concerns about presidential power and accountability.

The Independent UK

‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump

The Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’

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International Business Times UK

Fed-Up Republicans Want Trump Impeached After Threatening to Destroy 'Entire' Iran: 'Unhinged Supervillain'

President Trump faces backlash from both Republicans and Democrats over his threats to Iran, sparking calls for impeachment.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

President Donald Trump’s administration recently asked a rare committee known informally as the “God Squad” to scrap all protections for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, along with other marine life in the Gulf of Mexico. This move, made in service of the oil and gas industry, could lead to the…

Latin Times

Democratic Lawmaker Moves to Impeach Hegseth, Accuses Him of 'Violating His Oath of Office'

Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) also called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president, citing what she described as "deranged statements" about the Iran conflict

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Bid As Iran War Stokes US Constitutional Clash

A growing impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over the Iran war is intensifying debate in Washington, with some lawmakers raising broader concerns about presidential authority, Congress war powers, and the constitutional balance of power in the US.

International Business Times UK

Retired US General Says US Military Leaders Are Duty-Bound To Reject Illegal Orders From Trump – Army Revolt In Order?

Retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses the legal and ethical dilemmas faced by military commanders in light of Trump's recent threats against Iran.

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Pete Hegseth opens his own Strait of Hormuz in public flatulence episode, mocked by Iran officials

The Secretary of War is droppin' bombs.

The Times of India

Candace Owens sparks debate after mocking F-15 pilot rescue story as “identical” to Iron Man opening scene

Candace Owens stirred debate after comparing a viral US pilot rescue story to the opening of Iron Man. The clip, narrated by Pete Hegseth, used dramatic and religious imagery, prompting mixed reactions online. While some found it inspiring, others questioned its storytelling style, blurring the line between real events and…

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