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Pentagon Chief Backs Trump On Success Of Iran Strikes

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation.

International Business Times

Hegseth defends Iran strike amid doubts over Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claims

Defense chief says US bombings degraded Iran’s nuclear sites, citing AI models over leaked intel doubts

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Hegseth praises US attack on Iran but offers few details on the strikes’ impact

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference to respond to an early leaked intelligence report suggesting U.S. strikes against Iran likely put the country back mere months

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Pete Hegseth holding Pentagon press conference to celebrate ‘very upset’ B-2 pilots involved in Iran raid

President Donald Trump says defense secretary will speak up ‘for the dignity of our great American pilots’ after feud with media over extent of bomb damage continues

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘Midnight Hammer’ attack on Iranian nuclear sites used more than 125 US aircrafts

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at the Pentagon on Sunday, June 22, where he revealed, along with General Dan Caine, the extent of the US military strikes on Iran, titled the 'Midnight Hammer.'

The Independent UK

This Pizza Tracker Has Predicted 21 World Crises. Is It Now Pointing to WWIII?

Ever noticed how suddenly Pentagon-area pizzas seem to multiply during global turmoil? Legend has it the Pentagon Pizza Index has signaled every major crisis since the Cold War—21 times—so could this recent uptick truly be forecasting WWIII? When delivery data shows surging pizza orders to the Defense Department, people online…

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Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport

The Army is telling The Associated Press that military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in senior ranks of military

Pentagon chief says cuts will maximise ‘strategic’ and ‘operational readiness’.

Al Jazeera

Hegseth's Makeup Room at Pentagon Cost Taxpayers Thousands as Admin Aims to Cut Wasteful Spending

Amid massive budget cuts, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the installation of a makeup studio near the Pentagon press briefing area.

International Business Times

Hegseth spent ‘several thousand dollars’ turning Pentagon room into a make-up studio for his TV spots, report says

Amid alleged chaos and infighting at Department of Defense, alterations were ordered to green room for press briefings

The Independent UK

Trump is creating distance between Musk and the White House’s China policy

President Trump seems keen to scale back Elon Musk’s interaction with foreign diplomacy.

Fortune

Students at Pentagon schools sue Hegseth over book bans on race and gender

Lawsuit argues that culling library books prevents children from learning about health, hygiene, biology and abuse

The Guardian - US

Trump planning pricey military parade on his 79th birthday: Report

This June 14 will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army — and also happens to be the president’s birthday

The Independent UK

Betty Webb obituary

Member of the Bletchley Park codebreaking team during the second world war who was later transferred to work in the Pentagon

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The Independent UK

Hegseth brought his wife to high-level foreign meetings where sensitive information was shared: report

Report comes amid aftermath of Signalgate security breach debacle

The Guardian - US

Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit

President says plans for potential war with China would not be shared with billionaire due to his business interests

The National (Scotland)

Pentagon briefing 'set up for Elon Musk to discuss secret China war plans'

A BRIEFING was reportedly set up for Elon Musk on a possible war between China and the US.

The Conversation

What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

In what’s been called a “Friday night massacre” at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump also fired military lawyers who advise senior officers on the legality of their behavior…

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Pentagon Employees Directed To Detail Job Accomplishments

Defense Secretary instructs Pentagon employees to outline job achievements in response to Trump administration's request, emphasizing compliance with feder...

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Pentagon To Remove Transgender Service Members Who Don't Meet Requirements

The Pentagon's new policy mandates removal of transgender service members not meeting specific criteria, impacting military readiness and facing legal chal...

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Pentagon Shake-Up: Top Military Lawyers Replaced

Defense Secretary Hegseth's decisions to replace top military officials and lawyers raise concerns and spark debate within the Pentagon.

Al Jazeera

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

The Guardian - US

Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

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Pentagon Plans To Cut 5-8% Of Civilian Workforce

Pentagon to reduce civilian workforce by 5-8%, starting with probationary employees. Legal concerns prompt pause in mass firings.

Latin Times

Matt Gaetz Shares Picture of 'New Office' CNN Was Booted From at Pentagon: 'We'd Never Leave the Place Such a Mess'

Matt Gaetz mocked CNN after One America News Network took over its former Pentagon office, sharing a photo and claiming, "We'd never leave the place such a mess."

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