Pete Hegseth’s X post body-shaming Canadian cadet program members faces backlash from both sides of the border. Carney calls it ‘beneath the office’ "Don’t be a Pete." We Got This Covered · Sep 2
Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as Army secretary is Wednesday The Independent UK · Sep 2
Four-Star Dissent: Leaked Document Shows SOUTHCOM Chief Warned Iran War Is Straining Latin America A classified Pentagon document made public this week shows SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis Donovan and three other four-star officers formally objected to extending U.S. military commitments in Iran, warning the war is straining forces meant for Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. The Pentagon confirmed the dissent while blasting the… Latin Times · Sep 2
Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadets: ‘Literally they’re kids’ US defense secretary faces backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade war The Guardian - US · Sep 2
Pete Hegseth's Driver's Licence Listed for $100 on Dark Web Among 153M+ IDs in Huge Data Leak A dark web service reportedly listed over 153 million North American driver's licence scans, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
FBI investigating 153 million US and Canadian driver’s licenses leaked on Russian cybercrime forum, including that of US SecDef Pete Hegseth — data is suspected to have come from an ID-authentication service provider The leak was traced to a major ID-authentication service based in Louisiana, serving major companies like Hertz, Target, and the United States Coast Guard. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2
Pete Hegseth blocking Army general promotions in massive push to overhaul Pentagon, analysis shows IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2
Bipartisan outrage after Pentagon shuts down elite US Army drone unit training to fight like Ukraine A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressing the U.S. Army to explain why it told a unit based in Europe to stop specializing in drone warfare The Independent UK · Sep 2
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 · Sep 2
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 · Sep 2
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 · Sep 2
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 · Sep 2
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 · Sep 2
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
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 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
Fortune · 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.
Roll Call · Sep 1 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…
Latin Times · Sep 1 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan backlash for ‘body shaming’ teenager online IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 1 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
We Got This Covered · 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
Latin Times · 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.
We Got This Covered · 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
Metal Hammer · 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
International Business Times · 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.