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US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

The Independent UK

‘Immediate removal’: Pete Hegseth’s reign faces collapse as an Arizona Senator takes steps to impeach him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing the most serious threat to his tenure yet, as House Democrats officially filed six articles of impeachment against him on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The move, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), marks the latest escalation in a months-long campaign to hold Hegseth accountable…

The Mary Sue

US Congressman Declares Aliens Exist After Briefings With Admirals, Claims Pilots Are Silenced for Craft Sightings

US Congressman Tim Burchett claims aliens exist, citing classified briefings and silenced pilots. He urges transparency on UAPs, highlighting potential aviation risks and mysterious researcher disappearances

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Pentagon Wants GM, Ford To Build Weapons As Iran War Drains Stockpiles — 'It Takes Money To Kill Bad Guys'

The Pentagon has approached GM and Ford about shifting factory capacity to weapons production as the Iran war drains US missile stockpiles.

International Business Times UK

The Pentagon calls on Ford to make weapons, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is sounding the alarm: ‘What kind of escalation are they planning’

Trump’s administration is making war preparations the U.S. has not seen since World War II.

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'Biggest Scam Ever': Chinese Expert Professor Jiang Drops Shock Theory That Bitcoin was Created by US Intelligence

Chinese commentator Jiang Xueqin claims Bitcoin was created by US intelligence, sparking debate. His theory, shared in viral lectures, suggests Bitcoin is a state-sponsored surveillance tool

International Business Times UK

US automakers ‘asked by Pentagon to help make weapons for Iran war’

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Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims

The reported outreach effort is reminiscent of how the major Detroit automakers helped produce armaments during WWII

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth's 'No Mercy' Order Cited in Six-Article Impeachment Filing Over Iran Strikes

Representative Yassamin Ansari has filed impeachment articles against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing constitutional violations and unauthorized military actions in Iran, sparking a political showdown.

International Business Times UK

Jefferies Analysts Think Kratos Defense Stock Can Gain 26%. Why?

An upcoming production ramp-up in the Valkyrie drone is expected to help Kratos.

Barchart

Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: report

Earlier this week, Trump said ‘we may stop by Cuba’ after the Iran war is resolved

The Independent UK

‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion

Linda Bilmes, along with economist Joseph Stiglitz, previously calculated the true cost of the 2003 Iraq war was at least fourfold greater than initially projected.

Fortune

Pentagon Reportedly Intensifying Plans For Operations In Cuba If Trump Gives Green Light

The Pentagon is intensifying plans for operations in Cuba should President Donald Trump give the green light, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Drone-killing laser weapons greenlit for use in US airspace – FAA and Defense Department say high-energy weapons are ‘ready to protect all air travelers from illicit drone use’ despite airspace restrictions and friendly-fire incidents

FFA approval of drone-killing high-energy laser weapons presents minimal risk to aircraft.

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UFO Disclosure Latest Update: 46 Secret Clips of Alien Formations Allegedly Withheld from Lawmakers

US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says the Pentagon missed a deadline to release 46 secret UFO videos, despite claims of authorization, fuelling demands over alleged 'Tic Tac' encounters near military assets.

The Independent UK

House Democrats file 6 impeachment articles against Hegseth, accusing him of ‘abuse of office’

Democrats are targeting Hegseth after the ousting of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary and Pam Bondi as Attorney General

The Conversation

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is engaging in “a proselytizing Christian campaign” in his job, according to The Washington Post.

Fortune

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control

The Pentagon's fallout with Anthropic exposes a dangerous vulnerability: the U.S. military is renting AI it can't fully control.

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Trump Teases UFO File Dump as Tic Tac Sightings and Secret Pentagon Footage Fuels Frenzy

Donald Trump hints at releasing classified UFO files, reigniting public curiosity and speculation about what the government knows about extraterrestrial encounters.

The Guardian - US

Tax day: US taxpayers spend hundreds more on military as Trump pushes for vast increase

As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes

Axios

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 6 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

The articles accuse Hegseth of abuse of power, war crimes and other serious wrongdoing.

The Independent UK

Federal workers can’t escape religious messages from their bosses: ‘This has never happened before’

They’ve received proselytizing emails, invitations to worship services and observed religious undertones in policy decisions

Latin Times

FAA Approves Anti-Drone Laser for Southern Border Despite February Incident Where Party Balloon Was Mistaken for Cartel Craft

The system uses a directed-energy beam to disable small unmanned aircraft by damaging critical components such as sensors or propulsion systems

Barchart

Michael Burry Will Be 'Proved Emphatically Wrong' on Palantir, Says Wedbush. Should You Buy PLTR Stock Here?

Michael Burry holds bearish bets on PLTR stock as Wedbush remains bullish. Here's what Palantir's record Q4 results and new deals mean for investors.

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‘I’m not afraid’: Pope Leo XIV stares down the Trump administration’s threats, isn’t scared in the slightest

“God does not bless any conflict.”

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