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Pentagon launches ChatGPT and Grok models tailored to 'warfighter needs'

The Pentagon has released secured versions of ChatGPT and Grok for use by its civilian and military staff.

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Netanyahu’s son sparks furious backlash for saying the Falklands belong to Argentina

Donald Trump raised the issue again with new threats to ‘review’ America’s stance on the Falklands

The Independent UK

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The Latest: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

The Independent UK

Experts warn that Trump’s AI fakery in Iran will destroy public trust: ‘Breaking our shared reality’

ANALYSIS : Seven years ago, he altered a hurricane map with a Sharpie marker and made a federal agency endorse it. On Monday, the president published AI-created fake combat footage purporting to depict a war he is actually fighting, and the Pentagon had to say it never happened. The impact…

The Independent UK

‘Led us down such a dark path’: documentary explores how 9/11 changed America

In Netflix film Turning Point: Generation 9/11, the lives of people forever impacted by the terrorist attack in 2001 are explored

The Guardian - US

The chaos inside Hegseth’s defense department as Trump ‘concerned’ by scale of purge

IN FOCUS: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll joins long list of exits from Defense Secretary’s top team, with the president said to be ‘surprised’ by the number of senior departures. Joe Sommerlad reports

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Trump Stirs 2028 MAGA Succession War as Hegseth Secretly Explores Presidential Bid Against JD Vance

President Trump downplays reports of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential run, highlighting that it's premature to discuss successors. Hegseth denies the claims, calling them '100% false'.

International Business Times UK

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Quits as Reported Hegseth Feud Deepens Pentagon Turmoil

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and ongoing Pentagon leadership challenges during international crises.

International Business Times UK

Ban on Transgender Troops Heads to Supreme Court as Trump Fights June Ruling That Blocked Discharges

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let the Pentagon discharge transgender troops, challenging a June appeals court ruling that blocked their removal.

International Business Times UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back after Trump strikes Iranian tankers and wedding party

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The Independent UK

US army secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid tensions with Pentagon chief Hegseth: Report

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership.

The Times of India

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tenders resignation over rift with Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation amid escalating tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the White House has not confirmed acceptance. Driscoll reportedly opposed Hegseth’s interference in Army transformation and appointments.

The Economic Times

Kinzinger thought Pentagon paid influencers. Now it seems conservative veteran influencers were secretly hired to roles that can influence policy

Outed by an online freak-out.

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The Independent UK

White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

The Independent UK

Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict

The Independent UK

Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland Islands

Donald Trump’s comments come after a report suggesting the US was considering an ultimatum on Britain’s sovereignty of the islands if it did not increase defence spending

International Business Times UK

Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court Green Light To Discharge 29 Currently Serving Transgender Service Members

The Trump administration requests the Supreme Court to permit the Pentagon to discharge transgender service members, challenging a lower-court injunction as the legal battle over the military's transgender ban continues.

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US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials

TechRadar

Today I learned that F-35 pilots get $400,000 helmets with 'X-ray vision' - but the Pentagon almost ditched them

F-35 pilots each get a $400,000 helmet connected to six infrared cameras mounted to the airframe of their fighter jet

International Business Times UK

Rothkopf: Trump Governs Like a King, Not a Commander-in-Chief, as Iran War Costs Hit $37B

The US-Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion, sparking constitutional concerns over Trump's war powers. Analysts critique the lack of congressional approval and escalating financial and human costs.

The Times of India

Trump destroys Kharg Island digitally - with AI slop

President Trump posted an AI video showing Kharg Island destroyed. Defense analysts confirmed no such attack occurred on the vital oil hub. Actual fighting resumed between US and Iranian forces on Sunday. Pentagon officials could not substantiate the president's battlefield claims. This highlights a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

The Independent UK

Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report

It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation

The Guardian - US

Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice

Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran war

Kiplinger

Congress Faces Busy Autumn

Lawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail.

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