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'We negotiate with bombs': US secretary of war Pete Hegseth's warning to Iran as Trump talks peace

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered one of the clearest signals yet of Washington’s approach to the ongoing war with Iran, saying: “We negotiate with bombs,” even as the White House insists diplomatic pathways remain open.

The Times of India

Iran suspects Trump's peace talk push is another trick

"Trump has a hand open for a deal and the other is a fist waiting to punch you in the f***ing face."

Axios

‘Attempted corporate murder’ — Anthropic and Department of War spar in court

District Judge Rita Lin will issue a ruling on Anthropic’s legal challenge “in the next few days,” she said on Tuesday.

Fortune

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Judge questions Pentagon's "troubling" Anthropic actions

"It looks like an attempt to cripple Anthropic," said U.S. District Judge Rita Lin.

Axios

Trump Says Pete Hegseth Doesn't Want To End The War In Iran: 'Just Interested In Winning'

President Donald Trump said the war in Iran could end soon but noted that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not interested in wrapping up.

Latin Times

Hegseth’s press policy at the Pentagon was ruled unconstitutional, and his bold new move has the New York Times sharpening its legal claws

Plotting a new way to suppress the press.

We Got This Covered

Trump subtly throws Pete Hegseth under the bus over Iran — why take responsibility when you can deflect?

In a press conference, President Donald Trump casually accused Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of suggesting going to war with Iran. Although the Trump administration is still moving forward with the campaign, the offhand remark seems to be a setup to pin responsibility on Hegseth.

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In a masterclass of trolling, the Iranian Embassy just hit Donald Trump where it hurts

There have been a lot of memes about the Iran war as of late—not all of them are in good taste. But the diplomatic spat between Iran and the United States has reached comedic heights through memes.

The Mary Sue

Iran War: President Donald Trump just told the world who pushed him to pull the trigger

Threw him under the bus.

We Got This Covered

New York Times accuses Pentagon of defying judge’s press access order

DoD announces ‘interim’ policy for journalists decried by newspaper as ‘end-run around the court’s ruling’

The Guardian - US

Trump Begins Shifting Iran War Blame To Pete Hegseth—Says He Was First To Say 'Let's Do It'

Explore political tensions as Donald Trump credits Pete Hegseth for pushing Iran military action amid backlash over Operation Epic Fury and missed intelligence warnings.

International Business Times UK

A War by Any Other Name

From Korea to Iran, the United States has employed countless euphemisms that not only obscure the true nature of its wars but also the constitutional limits designed to constrain them.

Reason

Leaked Space Force Document Reveals Pentagon Guidance to Satellite Firms, Restricted Public Imagery

A leaked document reveals how the US Space Force directs private satellite companies to limit public access to imagery of the Iran conflict, impacting open-source intelligence.

International Business Times UK

Trump pins blame for Iran War push on cabinet member

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‘Let’s do it’: Trump pins push for war with Iran on Pete Hegseth in latest shift

President Donald Trump offers new account of circumstances leading up to commencement of Operation Epic Fury, suggesting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was particularly enthusiastic about bombing campaign

The Times of India

'Pete was first to speak up': Trump shifts onus of Iran war on US defence secretary; recalls exchange

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first senior official in his administration to push for military action against Iran. Speaking at a roundtable with military and law enforcement leaders on Monday, Trump described internal discussions that preceded the US decision to join strikes…

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Throws Hegseth Under The Bus' As Iran War Crisis Explodes — Backlash Grows Over 'Desperate' Blame Shift

Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first to push for war with Iran, as criticism intensifies over responsibility for the escalating conflict.

The Mary Sue

Pete Hegseth lectures Iran on ‘spending money on weapons’ while waging war on Iran

In a press briefing regarding the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an interesting criticism against the Iranian government. An Iranian embassy quickly pointed out the contradiction in Hegseth’s statement.

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The Independent UK

Hundreds go on strike at major Navy shipbuilder in Maine over wages and benefits

Hundreds of designers, clerks and technicians are on strike in Maine at one of the U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilding contractors

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Hegseth Says It ‘Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys’ Amid $200 Billion Spending Push. Why Axon and L3Harris Are the 2 Top-Rated Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Both firms have powerful, positive catalysts that make them very attractive for investors.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Loyalty Pledge To Pete Hegseth Struck Down By Federal Judge After Journalists Walk Out In Protest

A federal judge has ruled against the Pentagon's press-access policy, citing violations of the First and Fifth Amendments, marking a significant win for press freedom.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth is promoting a nihilist cult of death

The Trump administration is embracing violence for the sake of violence

Axios

America's arsenal of tomorrow: Divergent 3D-prints cruise missiles

The factory at Divergent Technologies, just outside L.A., is a window into the American arsenal of the future.

The Independent UK

Bessent promises Americans won’t face tax hikes to fund Trump’s war in Iran: ‘We have plenty’

Treasury secretary won’t say where Congress will find $200 billion for Iran war but says government has money to spare

The Times of India

Iran war not to end soon? Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty of money to fund this war'

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has "plenty of money to fund" its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping "all options on the table" amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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