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Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report

Defense Secretary’s latest reported interventions come amid a series of high profile departures from the Pentagon

The Independent UK

First Thing: US-Iran hostilities resume amid concerns at Hegseth’s military leadership

Leading Democrat accuses secretary of defense of causing ‘lasting harm’ to US forces

The Guardian - UK

Why we need to start treating Trump’s America like Russia

IN FOCUS: Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart

The Independent UK

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Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack as US embassies issue security alert

Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July

The Independent UK

Hung Cao Navy Secretary Nomination Lands as Iran War Leaves US Sailors Stretched To Breaking Point

Donald Trump has nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role as the Iran war strains US sailors and fresh resignations shake Pentagon leadership.

International Business Times UK

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in notorious Thailand resort after more than 250 days at sea

Authorities in Pattaya announced a crackdown on prostitution ahead of the aircraft carrier’s arrival

The Independent UK

Democrats warn of ‘hollowed out’ leadership after army chief resigns amid clashes with Hegseth

Sudden departure of Daniel Driscoll comes after Pentagon chief removed senior officers and blocked promotions, prompting warnings of a leadership crisis

The Guardian - US

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The Pentagon is giving 3 million military and civilian workers access to ChatGPT and Grok through a secure AI platform built for ‘warfighter needs’

The rollout expands the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform beyond Gemini as it pushes AI deeper into everyday military work.

Fortune

Hawks lament Pentagon ‘churn’ after Army secretary’s resignation

Defense-minded lawmakers are growing concerned about leadership vacuums in the military following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. “I’m tired of all the churn. I want to see some stability,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., told reporters Tuesday. Pressed on if he’s concerned about a leadership…

Roll Call

Is the US-Venezuela Oil Deal for 25 Years or 100? Here's What's Actually Been Signed

Trump says the deal is historic. Rodríguez says 25 years; the White House says 100. Betancourt has laundering probes on three continents.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan backlash for ‘body shaming’ teenager online

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The Independent UK

Carney tells Trump ‘stop doing memes’ after taunts over US-Canada trade dispute hit new low

Carney’s plea comes after Pete Hegseth mocked Canada's military in a post that was immediately met with backlash

The Independent UK

West Point professor says he was ordered to cut human-caused climate change from his lessons. He refused and got fired: ‘Defy science’

West Point has now faced two lawsuits over limits on what professors can teach

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The Pentagon Handed Conservative Influencers Government Emails — And Still Won't Say Why

A Washington Post investigation found the Pentagon quietly gave government roles to three pro-Hegseth military influencers it won't explain.

Latin Times

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"No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” United States Secretary of Defense told Army Chief of Staff to stand down over Kid Rock helicopter flyby investigation

President Trump's pal Kid Rock is at the centre of Pete Hegseth's controversial military decision

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Military leaders reportedly warned Hegseth against extending Iran operations. Then the Pentagon lashed out at the report: ‘Betrayal of the force’

Officials called the leak a crime

International Business Times

Army Secretary Resigns Dan Driscoll Resigns. He Had Reportedly Clashed With Hegseth.

Driscoll had reportedly clashed with Hegseth over attempted purges of personnel.

The Independent UK

Hegseth accused of ‘body shaming’ cadet youth instructor amid Pentagon exodus

Defense Secretary accused of ‘bullying’ after sharing image of Canadian woman on X

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Reason

Trouble at the Pentagon

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The Independent UK

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

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

Salon

Trump pounces on the press in a panic

From the president to the Pentagon, the administration appears to be in a spiral

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times UK

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'.

The Independent UK

Army secretary quits in latest military leadership shake-up

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The Times of India

'This is real': Pete Hegseth appears to mock Canadian military woman amid US-Canada tensions

US secretary of war Pete Hegseth appeared to mock the appearance of a uniformed woman featured in a Canadian cadet post on Tuesday, sharing her image on X with a Canadian flag and the words: “(this is real)”.

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