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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 · Sep 2

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 · Sep 1

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 · Sep 1

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

We Got This Covered · Sep 1

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 · Sep 1

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

We Got This Covered · Sep 1

"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

Metal Hammer · Sep 1

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

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

International Business Times · Sep 1

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

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

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Trouble at the Pentagon

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Reason · Sep 1