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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

SNL Sketch Mocks Donald Trump for Using War to ‘Distract from the Epstein Files’

Saturday Night Live released a skit not even a day after President Donald Trump announced his preemptive attack against Iran. The short skit is impressive in that it hits too close to home.

The Mary Sue

Top U.S. general says it will take time to achieve Iran war goals

"We expect to take additional losses, and as always, we will work to minimize U.S. losses."

Axios

Hegseth doesn’t give a timeline for Iran operation but insists it’s not ‘endless’

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'Not about democracy building': What are America's objectives in Iran? US general expects 'more losses'

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth stated that military operations against Iran are not a nation-building effort like the Iraq War, emphasizing a focus on destroying Iran's missile threat and nuclear advancement. More US casualties are anticipated as the campaign is described as a "clear, devastating, decisive mission" not aimed at…

The Times of India

Hegseth addresses strikes in Iran and says this conflict is 'not endless'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking to widening concerns the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not Iraq

The Independent UK

Hegseth says Iran won’t be a ‘politically correct’ war as he lays out US objectives: ‘No democracy-building exercise’

Hegseth criticized the media, allies and former President Joe Biden during the 40-minute press conference

The Independent UK

US fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait were shot down by ‘friendly fire’

All six aircrew ejected safely and survived, after the three F15 jets were mistakenly shot down by an American ally

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Hegseth calls ‘Operation Epic Fury’ the most ‘lethal’ strike in history, praising Trump for ‘dealing with the cancer’ of Iran

Hegseth is playing out his role as the minion, praising his lord.

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The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens

Iran’s attacks are spreading across the Middle East as Tehran fires missiles and allied militias are joining the fight against Israeli and U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

Senator blasts Trump and Hegseth for ‘extorting’ Anthropic to push their authoritarian AI agenda

She defended Anthropic’s defense and is unhappy with the DOD and Trump’s retaliation for not getting their way.

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Saturday Night Live: Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie makes debut to squealing fans

The star of the gay hockey superhit shows a penchant for physical comedy in an episode scrambling to cover the events in Iran

The Guardian - US

US military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump’s ban

Trump calls Anthropic a ‘Radical Left AI company run by people who have no idea what the real World is all about’

The Guardian - US

Inside Donald Trump's 'Legacy': The First Ever President to Bomb 7 Countries in a Single Year

Explore how Donald Trump, once a critic of 'endless wars,' authorized military strikes in seven countries within a year, marking a historic presidency.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon chief blocks officers from attending Ivy League schools and other top universities, including partners on AI and space

"We will no longer invest in institutions that fail to sharpen our leaders' warfighting capabilities or that undermine the very values they are sworn to defend."

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The Independent UK

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic

The Times of India

‘Cancel ChatGPT’: Sam Altman under fire for Pentagon deal as Anthropic draws red line on mass surveillance

Sam Altman is facing online backlash after announcing that OpenAI has reached an agreement with the US Department of War (DoW) to deploy its AI models within the authority’s classified network, a move that has ignited concerns around mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Fortune

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says 'we are patriotic Americans' committed to defending the U.S. but won't budge on 'red lines'

"I believe we have to defend our country from autocratic adversaries like China and like Russia."

Reason

Anthropic Labeled a Supply Chain Risk, Banned from Federal Government Contracts

OpenAI has entered a contract with the Defense Department allowing all lawful use of ChatGPT after Anthropic refused to remove its restrictions on domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems.

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OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move

Anthropic said it would challenge the Pentagon's decision, which outside experts said may be illegal. But the damage to its business may already be done.

International Business Times UK

Katy Perry Shows Support for Anthropic as It Faces US Government Ban Over Refusal to Lift Security Policy

Katy Perry shows support for Anthropic by subscribing to Claude Pro after the US government moved to ban the company over a clash about AI safety and military use.

International Business Times UK

Department of War to Cut Ties With 'Woke Breeding Grounds' Ivy League Universities

The Pentagon, led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has cut ties with several elite universities, citing ideological concerns. This move affects military education and funding.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic Rejects Government Use of Its AI for Surveillance and Weapons — OpenAI Sweeps in and Took the Deal

Anthropic has been blacklisted by the Trump administration after refusing to lift safeguards on its AI model Claude, leading to a contract loss and a debate on AI ethics in warfare.

Axios

Trump moves to blacklist Anthropic AI from all government work

The penalty is usually reserved for companies from adversarial countries, like China's Huawei.

Fortune

OpenAI strikes a deal with the Pentagon, just hours after Trump orders end to Anthropic contracts

The deal comes as rival Anthropic is locked in a more contentious standoff with U.S. defense officials.

TechRadar

Trump just banned Anthropic from government use — here’s why its CEO refused the Pentagon’s 'dystopian' request

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is denying the US Department of War's request to use Claude AI for surveillance and warfare – and this is the best AI news we've heard in a while.

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