The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

Trump Claims Iran 'Called To Negotiate' As Protester Death Toll Hits 500

Nearly 500 killed as Iran protests enter week three. Trump weighs military options amid regime crackdown and internet blackout.

International Business Times UK · Jan 12

Trump is repeating the mistakes of Iraq in Venezuela

As it did in 2003, the US is underestimating the potential for instability as Trump resurrects one of the Iraq war’s biggest myths

The Guardian - US · Jan 12

Trump's Greenland Invasion Plot Sparks Pentagon Revolt As Senior Military Chiefs Resist Orders

Senior US military figures are resisting Donald Trump's directive to prepare an invasion plan for Greenland, citing illegality and lack of Congressional support.

International Business Times UK · Jan 11

Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say

Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Angered Vance vigorously defends ICE agent and doubles down on ‘car ramming’ claim

Vice President berates press and accuses journalists of putting ‘law enforcement at risk’ by questioning whether shooting of Minnesota woman was justified

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Number Of U.S. Warships Off Venezuela Reportedly Reduced After Operation To Capture Maduro

The amount of U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela is being reduced following the operation to capture authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro this past weekend, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 8

Pete Hegseth Targets Mark Kelly Alone — Kelly Says 'Because I Served Longer'

Senator Mark Kelly denounces his censure, saying he was targeted for speaking out due to his Navy service, and vows to fight it.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Tony Dokoupil’s ‘embarrassing’ first days at CBS Evening News savaged by staff: ‘It’s state TV’

EXCLUSIVE: In a conversation with one of his handlers during an ad break, Pete Hegseth said during his interview with Tony Dokoupil that ‘we did it at Bari's request and because CBS News did something right on this.’

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Pentagon Is Backing $8 Billion Smelter Plant, Sparking Questions After US Seizes Venezuela's Metal Wealth

The US's support for an $8 billion smelter raises questions about security, independence, and the use of military and financial power to control vital resources amid sanctions.

International Business Times UK · Jan 7