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While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They’re Getting Short-Changed

Spouses of deployed military say they’re struggling with the costs of child care, groceries, housing.

Capital & Main

Old-Fashioned Alpha Male? Pete Hegseth Mocked For Seeming To Wear Makeup At Hearing

Pete Hegseth faced backlash after a viral hearing video showed him making 'duck lips,' reviving denied allegations about drinking and his fitness for high office.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth to headline DC faith rally with far-right and Christian nationalist speakers

Lineup to include pastor who called Democratic platform ‘demonic’, Christian author who said he would die in fight to overturn 2020 election and rabbi who has defended torture

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Trump’s remarkable military failure shows abject fiasco of his Iran war

ANALYSIS: Sources tell The Independent that at least 60 per cent of Iran’s missiles have survived the Israeli-US attacks while its nuclear facilities remain largely undamaged amid delusion in the White House, reports world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Why Trump’s Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war

From the Trump administration’s point of view, renaming the military operation would restart a 60-day clock that requires congressional approval for war, one official said

The Independent UK

China urges Pakistan to step up Iran-US mediation: Chinese media

China is pushing Pakistan to boost its role in mediating talks between Iran and the United States. This comes as discussions focus on stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a US Senator has voiced doubts about Pakistan's neutrality. These concerns arise from reports of Iranian military aircraft being allowed…

The Economic Times

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

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With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in the Persian Gulf. Israel has deployed air defense to the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention. Norway reports stranded vessels due to shipping…

The Economic Times

Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 as Congress presses Pentagon over Iran war costs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget amid congressional scrutiny over the Iran war's escalating costs, now at $29 billion. Lawmakers questioned the strain on weapons stockpiles, while Hegseth acknowledged increased production to support ongoing operations and future needs.

The Times of India

Iran War Has Cost Taxpayers At Least $29 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says

Jules W. Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, said that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers at least $29 billion so far.

International Business Times

‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad's mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani bases. Pakistan denies these claims, stating aircraft were for diplomatic arrangements. Broader scrutiny of Pakistan's mediation role has emerged within the Trump administration due to stalled talks and Iran's…

The Times of India

Pete Hegseth Faces 'Brutal' Congressional Grill Over Unauthorised, $1.5 Trillion Budget 'Disastrous' Iran War

On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth returned to Congress to discuss Ukraine, Iran and Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth’s testimony interrupted by anti-war protester: ‘complicit in the war crimes’

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The Independent UK

Operation Epic Furious is a video game inspired by Donald Trump's Iran War

Satirical art meets retro gaming.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth defends to Congress Pentagon’s ‘fiscally responsible’ request of $1.5 trillion budget

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The Independent UK

Kash Patel melts down during hearing when pressed on Atlantic articles and agrees to take a drinking test: Live updates

Senator Chris Van Hollen said recent reports about Patel’s conduct are ‘extremely alarming’

International Business Times UK

'When You Kiss Your Baby...': Iranian Embassy Issues Disturbing Message for Karoline Leavitt After Giving Birth

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's baby announcement received a cryptic response from the Iranian Embassy, referencing a tragic missile attack on a school in Minab, Iran.

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‘Did he violate his oath again?’: Pete Hegseth tries to tear down Sen Kelly, but Kelly gets the last laugh

Hegseth’s words to Kelly: “I think that’s exactly the right question, too, Senator.”

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The Guardian - US

Hegseth says Pentagon will review Mark Kelly’s US weapons stockpile remarks

Defense secretary accuses senator of disclosing classified info but Kelly says ‘that’s not classified, it’s a quote from you’

The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live: Matt Damon is a stellar host of another standout episode

The three-time host showcases his comedic skill in a great offbeat episode which sees him play Brett Kavanaugh once again

International Business Times

Did Aliens Stop NASA Missions? The Apollo 17 'Never Return' Theory Explained

Newly released Pentagon UAP files show Apollo 17 astronauts reported hours of unexplained lights and objects around the Moon, while a close friend of commander Eugene Cernan now claims they received a mental warning from aliens to 'never return.'

The Guardian - US

‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis

Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say

Reason

D.C. Circuit Seems Disinclined To Let Pete Hegseth Punish a Senator for His Speech

The defense secretary argues that military retirees like Sen. Mark Kelly are not allowed to say things he unilaterally deems "prejudicial to good order and discipline."

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Trump Administration Begins Releasing Long-Classified UFO Files

The United States government has started releasing long-classified documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, following a directive issued by President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - AU

From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz

Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom

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