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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

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…

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The Latest: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down

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Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say

US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says

The Guardian - US

Fired military officials claim they were ousted by Pete Hegseth for questioning orders

Ex-officers accuse defense secretary of being ‘intimidated by people who have real warfighting background’ and ‘call him on his bulls***’

The Independent UK

‘Failure’ Hegseth melts down over questions about Iran war strategy as costs explode

Defense secretary demands ‘necessary injection’ of $67 billion for ‘generational investment’ in nation’s military as senators ask him to justify continued spending while Americans struggle at home

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth is floundering. His desperate Senate appearance just proved that

ANALYSIS: The Secretary of ‘War’ struggled to justify the continuing war in Iran as he went to Congress to ask for over $70 billion of supplementary funding. Instead, he retreated to a series of embarrassing buzzwords, writes Holly Baxter

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NATO Leaders Meet in Ankara as Trump Brands Alliance Relationship 'Not Reciprocal'

NATO leaders meet in Ankara amid US President Trump's criticism, focusing on defence investment and Europe's military role. The summit highlights tensions over US troop withdrawal and NATO's future.

International Business Times UK

Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture

Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging

The Independent UK

Seven senators who have served for three or more terms are running for re-election this cycle

John Cornyn’s (R-Tex.) primary loss to Ken Paxton (R) on May 26 is the first instance of a fourth-term senator losing re-election in the 21st century. Since 2000, only five senators who served three or more terms, including Cornyn, have lost their primary bids for re-election, including Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.),…

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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth 'Axed Female and Black Admirals', Then Tried to Fast-Track His Own Aide, Reports Reveal

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth removed seven women from a Navy promotion list, sparking controversy over potential bias and legal violations. The Pentagon denies any discriminatory practices.

International Business Times UK

Is Pete Hegseth Sexist and Racist? Defense Secretary Blocks Female and Black Officers From Becoming Admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked at least seven Navy officers from admiral promotions, removing women and Black men from the list in a pattern spanning every military branch.

International Business Times UK

Trump follows through on threats as he announces significant troop withdrawal from Germany

Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth accused of being ‘antisemite’ in Iran-heavy budget hearing — and he doesn’t refute it

Rosen and Hegseth clash over the term ’ Pharisees’ and its use by non-Jews to describe negative connotations

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth looked bad in the House. He looks even worse in the Senate

ANALYSIS: Watching Hegseth try and answer these probing questions from restrained experts was like watching Buzz Lightyear realize he isn't really a spaceman, writes Holly Baxter

The Guardian - US

Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears

Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

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‘We cannot sit idly by’: Donald Trump labelled as the very threat he set out to undo

The nightmare he promised to end.

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Military Chaplains Warn of Retaliation Over Hegseth's Religious Framing of War: 'Feel They Can't Voice Their Concerns'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing concern within the military as chaplains and senior officials warn that his religious framing of the Iran war is creating an environment where dissent is discouraged and may carry professional consequences.

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Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of…

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Armed Services members in the dark on details of war costs

The House and Senate Armed Services panels have yet to be briefed on the costs of the Iran war, members and aides said Thursday. This week, Pentagon officials gave the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee an estimate of $11.3 billion for the war’s first week, a figure first reported Wednesday by…

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War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes

A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense

Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security.

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Hamilton seen, then and now, as embodying ideal of bipartisanship

Former Rep. Lee H. Hamilton, who died Tuesday, represented a fading ideal of bipartisan compromise and practicality in Congress.

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