The three-word greeting at center of 34 complaints at Air Force base IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 6
Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness The Guardian - US · Sep 6
If Iran shoots at US ships, we will destroy (and sink) their oil tankers: Pete Hegseth US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the US will sink Iranian oil tankers if Iran continues attacking American Navy ships, escalating threats against Tehran’s commercial fleet. The Economic Times · Sep 6
Hegseth promises to protect military members who deliver religious greetings at Air Force base The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’ The Independent UK · Sep 6
Days after a US strike allegedly killed a 4-year-old at an Iranian wedding, Vance insists the US isn’t at ‘war’ “Right now, there is no active shooting.” We Got This Covered · Sep 5
Pentagon Hooks 50 Military and Civilian Staff Members to a Polygraph in Hunt for Iran War Munitions Leaks The Pentagon conducted polygraph tests on Joint Staff members to find the source of leaked munitions data, raising concerns about foreign access and prompting a crackdown on unauthorised disclosures. International Business Times UK · Sep 5
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on The Guardian - US · Sep 5
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say The White House is reportedly reviewing candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. This review comes as the Pentagon faces unusually high staff turnover and leadership changes. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Feinberg has his full support and is not leaving. Feinberg has been working… The Economic Times · Sep 5
50,000 Troops, No End Date: What the Pentagon's Iran Extension Means for Texas Military Families The Pentagon is locking in an Iran deployment through 2027. Hispanic troops, overrepresented in the ranks, face the longest strain. Latin Times · Sep 4
Pentagon Abruptly Pulls Mandatory Testosterone Testing Rules Just One Day After Rollout Pentagon pulls mandatory testosterone testing rules just one day after rollout, but says the underlying screening policy remains in effect as guidance is updated. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
Pentagon Chaos Erupts as Army Secretary Quits Amid Explosive Hegseth Clash Trump urged Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to stay, but he resigned after reportedly warning the president about Pete Hegseth, deepening a Pentagon leadership crisis. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
It's time for Trump to fire Pete Hegseth He's dangerous. He's incompetent. He's ruining America’s reputation. Even the president can see that Salon · Sep 4
Republican senators turn on ‘inept’ Pete Hegseth, call on Trump to fire him, ‘intimidated by competence’ "I have never witnessed more inept management of the brave men and women who serve our country." We Got This Covered · Sep 4
Pentagon issues directive to monitor female service members’ periods, track changes in menstrual cycle Also searching for female service members with a "decline in sexual function." We Got This Covered · Sep 4
France 24 · Sep 4 Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes', Israel strikes southern Lebanon President Donald Trump on Friday said the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the US, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn't describe the conflict as a war. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike killed two people in the south, state media reported. Read about the day’s events…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle, a civilian Army official and former Republican Senate and White House aide, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure. Telle takes charge amid reported tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the Army engaged in the Iran conflict and facing…
The Independent UK · Sep 3 JD Vance took over the White House press briefing — and took it in a very unexpected direction ANALYSIS: In a surprisingly long briefing, the vice president managed to claim that there is no war in Iran, that sauerkraut from RFK Jr made him rapidly lose weight, and that Americans should build nuclear reactors in their backyards next to data centers. Holly Baxter writes about a briefing that…
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Trump claims US has ‘unlimited amounts’ of munitions and unloads on media for reports about dwindling stockpile The White House and NATO have denied a shortage of critical weapons
Roll Call · Sep 3 Vance sidesteps endorsing Thune to continue as leader, plays coy on 2028 plans A day after Donald Trump said flatly that someone else will be president in two-and-a-half years, Vice President JD Vance reignited the 2028 embers Thursday with another turn at the White House briefing room podium, though he played coy about his own plans. Vance sparred with reporters over the conflict…
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Pentagon’s plan for testosterone tests for military members vanishes after being posted online Multiple reports noted the new clinical guidance for testosterone testing among military members, though the document was taken off the Defense Department’s website less than a day later
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Resigning Army Secretary warns Hegseth is creating a dangerous leadership void in the military IN FULL
The Conversation · Sep 3 Stars and Stripes shows how government-funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always thought that the military newspaper Stars and Stripes offered one model for a partial solution: government financial support.
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 'He Is Doing a Horrible Job': Republican Senator Calls on Trump To Sack Pete Hegseth Over 'Inept Management' Senator Thom Tillis urges President Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing poor management and leadership voids amid ongoing military conflicts and high-profile resignations.
Medical Daily · Sep 3 Pentagon Requires Testosterone Testing for Male Troops Age 30 and Older Ahead of an FDA Expert Meeting The Pentagon made testosterone screening mandatory for male service members 30 and older. Doctors question the evidence behind universal testing.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Can Democrats flip deep-red seats? Inside the party’s long-shot midterm House strategy Democrats are dreaming of pulling off upsets in what might be called “reach” House districts, where Republicans usually win and likely will again