Pentagon invited Jake and Logan Paul to speak to troops, and thanked them for ‘their visit and continued support of our military’ Why aren't they on the frontlines? We Got This Covered · Sep 21
FA with "FAFO" and FO A short excerpt from the long opinion in Barlow v. Dep't of Navy, decided Sept. 11 by Merit Systems Protection… The post FA with "FAFO" and FO appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 21
Jake and Logan Paul give troops Pentagon pep talk — and the reaction is brutal IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 21
Hegseth mocked for having Jake and Logan Paul give motivational speech at the Pentagon ‘We aren’t a serious country at the moment,’ a former GOP representative, who voted to impeach Trump in 2021, said The Independent UK · Sep 21
Air Force major facing court martial for alleged ‘contemptuous remarks’ about Trump, ‘President Trump is not normal. He has failed us’ "We can change what is happening in our country if we’re just willing to pay a price for it.” We Got This Covered · Sep 21
Hegseth's war on his own troops The defense secretary's crusade is inflicting damage unlike any in history Salon · Sep 20
Planes were in the air and troops were ready to board a Chinese ship before the US learned an AI chatbot had misidentified its cargo, CNN reports “AI allows you to get to a bad idea faster.” We Got This Covered · Sep 20
'Almost Started a War': False AI-Linked Intel Triggered US Military Moves Towards Chinese Ship A faulty intelligence report produced with chatbot assistance wrongly identified a Chinese vessel's cargo, prompting preparations for a US interception before the operation was halted. International Business Times UK · Sep 19
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’ The Guardian - US · Sep 19
AI-generated false intelligence nearly triggered US-China military confrontation: Reports Citing four sources familiar with the incident, CNN reported that the US military moved towards an operation against the ship. Two of the sources said armed US military personnel were preparing to board the vessel, while military aircraft were already in the air, according to two other sources. The Economic Times · Sep 19
Trump says he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House President Trump announced bans on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He cited unfavorable coverage and "fake news" as reasons for these actions. This move raises significant First Amendment concerns regarding media access and reporting. Several media organizations and press freedom groups have criticized the president's decision.… The Economic Times · Sep 19
US military nearly sparked an international crisis by boarding a Chinese ship after getting intel from AI: report An intelligence report created by a chatbot falsely identified nuclear cargo, prompting airborne operations and board prep before officials caught the error The Independent UK · Sep 18
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3 The Independent UK · Sep 18
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Trump is planning to send drones to a new part of the world as his military campaigns expand: report The remotely piloted aircraft — which cost $56 million apiece — are used for intelligence gathering and precision strikes
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Pentagon reissues testosterone guidance for troops after pulling it and removing female hormone tips Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said screening troops for ‘testosterone deficiency’ is necessary to allow them to operate at their ‘absolute best’
Roll Call · Sep 18 Pentagon’s latest Iran war cost estimate: $43.6 billion The Iran war has cost $43.6 billion as of this month, the highest official estimate to date, the Pentagon told Congress’ defense oversight panels this week. The cost estimate comes as polls show Americans increasingly oppose the war, partly over its impact on the economy, and the issue is looming…
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Pentagon staffers use unflattering nickname for Pete Hegseth’s wife ‘Now there's a woman with an extremely tight leash on the man she married,’ one source said
Latin Times · Sep 18 U.S. Weighs Withdrawing Tens of Thousands of Troops From Europe Despite Russian Threat Current and former U.S. and Western officials report that the Pentagon is considering options to withdraw between 25,000 and 40,000 troops from Europe, shifting focus to other global priorities as NATO allies voice concern over Russian aggression.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Republicans held more than 30 hearings on Benghazi. They haven’t held any specifically on Trump’s Iran war More than 200 days into the conflict, congressional Republicans have yet to hold single standalone public hearing
Salon · Sep 18 America, this is who we are. Now vote Despite the corruption and debasement of the Trump years, this election offers a fresh start
The Conversation · Sep 18 Pete Hegseth is rebuilding the Army’s ‘brass ceiling’ Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the Army on Aug. 31, 2026. His departure leaves the Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader six months into the war with Iran, its busiest period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
We Got This Covered · Sep 18 Pentagon edits dress code, includes weight and grooming standards for Defense Secretary Hegseth’s event: ‘serve as role models’ Taking dress codes past the outfit and to your body.
Salon · Sep 18 Johnson is the GOP's top scaredy-cat Facing an impeachment vote on Pete Hegseth, Johnson fled Washington. We should have seen it coming
The Times of India · Sep 18 Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report The Pentagon is considering withdrawing at least 25,000 US troops from Europe, potentially cutting the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported Thursday.