The billionaire hidden behind the curtain inside Trump’s Pentagon Media-shy financier Stephen Feinberg has quietly amassed extraordinary influence over US military spending The Guardian - US · Jun 18
Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean? In US statecraft and warcraft, the president and Pete Hegseth are now saying previously quiet parts out loud The Guardian - US · Jun 18
Trump’s DoJ intervenes to back Elon Musk in datacenter pollution lawsuit Justice department urges judge to throw out suit brought by NAACP over xAI’s methane-gas turbines in Mississippi The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Trump’s DOJ defends Musk’s ‘Colossus’ data center despite claims it threatens Black communities Elon Musk’s Grok platform provides ‘critical support for the Department of War’s military operations,’ the DOJ said The Independent UK · Jun 16
Anthropic’s IPO pitch has a new problem: The government can shut it down “Heck yeah there’s regulatory risk,” said David Linthicum, a longtime cloud analyst. Fortune · Jun 16
Republicans Push to Enshrine 'Department of War' Name in Defense Bill; Rebrand Could Cost Up to $125 Million Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the proposal "one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration" Latin Times · Jun 12
US lawmakers seek $750 mln for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill The US Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to extend security aid to Ukraine, allocating $750 million. This move signals continued congressional support for Kyiv amidst a Russian invasion. The committee also proposed renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. The Economic Times · Jun 11
After backlash, Anthropic says its AI will now tell users when their request is being rejected or rerouted for national security concerns Anthropic’s latest model previously downgraded certain user requests quietly and without warning. Fortune · Jun 11
Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State Politics, religion, movies, and generational gripes collide in a wide-ranging conversation that ends with Robby Soave preparing for his trip to Ukraine. Reason · Jun 10
Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel From today's Complaint in Fulcher v. Guardian News & Media LLC (D.D.C.); of course, these are just plaintiff's allegations: On… The post Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 8
Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since. The Mary Sue · Jun 8
House GOP pushes to make Trump’s ‘Department of War’ name change permanent Democratic Rep. Adam Smith calls it ‘one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration’ The Independent UK · Jun 5
Dell lands $9.7 billion Pentagon deal months after Trump-linked donation Dell has secured a significant $9.7 billion, five-year technology agreement with the US Department of War for military software and cloud services. This deal, awarded after a competitive bidding process, is expected to streamline licensing and save the Pentagon approximately $422 million annually. The contract follows substantial philanthropic contributions from… The Economic Times · May 28
'It's a Direct Violation of Terms of Service': Musk Fights Pentagon Over Starlink Use on American Suicide Drones SpaceX's Starshield satellite network has sparked a pricing dispute with the Pentagon, highlighting concerns over military reliance on commercial space infrastructure and potential investor apprehension. International Business Times UK · May 28
International Business Times UK · May 27 Elon Musk Claims US Military Used Starlink In Suicide Drones Against SpaceX Rules Elon Musk alleges the US military misused SpaceX's Starlink system in drones during the Iran conflict, sparking a pricing dispute with the Pentagon over the Starshield satellite service.
The Economic Times · May 26 Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war Within weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been paying about $5,000 for connection per terminal while effectively using a higher tier of service worth closer to $25,000, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Pentagon Says More UFO Files Are Coming 'Every Few Weeks' and Here Is What to Watch For This Time The Pentagon is preparing a second batch of declassified UFO files after the first release of 162 documents drew over a billion visitors to the PURSUE website.
The Conversation · May 21 The ‘warrior ethos’ promises victory — history says it leads to defeat At Marine Corps Base Quantico in September 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised assembled generals “maximum lethality” and no “stupid rules of engagement.” Under his leadership, the newly rebranded Department of War would “untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill.” Troops would be held to…
Space · May 19 The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release? On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.
International Business Times UK · May 18 Pentagon's June UFO Files to Reveal 'Translucent Beings' as Pastors Warn of 'Demonic' Great Deception The Pentagon's next UFO files release is rumoured to feature 'translucent' entities and alleged abductions, as two US pastors warn of a coming 'Great Deception' tied to biblical prophecy.
MarketBeat · May 12 MP Materials Q1 Earnings Call Highlights MP Materials (NYSE:MP) reported higher first-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings as the rare earths producer posted record NdPr oxide output and sales, advanced downstream magnet operations and reiterated expectations for initial magnet revenue in the second half of 2026. Founder, Chairman and Ch
MarketBeat · May 11 Telos Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Telos (NASDAQ:TLS) reported a stronger-than-expected first quarter for fiscal 2026, with revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeding the company’s guidance as growth in TSA PreCheck enrollment activity and execution across large programs helped lift results. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial O
International Business Times · May 10 5 Shocking Photos From Trump's UFO Files: FBI 'Bronze Disc' Image Sparks Frenzy Over Proof Aliens Exist A newly released UFO images from the Trump Administration's archive has sparked intense online debate, with critics questioning its authenticity and supporters viewing it as a turning point in government transparency.
International Business Times UK · May 3 Retired Generals Warn Hegseth's Officer Purges Leave the US Military Exposed Retired military officers express alarm over US armed forces' readiness after dismissals under War Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about military ethics and potential nuclear risks.
Tom’s Hardware · May 1 The Pentagon announces AI deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and more — LLMs to be deployed on classified Department of War networks ‘for lawful operational use’ The U.S. Department of War announced agreements with seven AI providers, allowing it to deploy multiple LLMs for its use and avoiding lock up with a single vendor.