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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Quits as Reported Hegseth Feud Deepens Pentagon Turmoil

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months, amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and ongoing Pentagon leadership challenges during international crises.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Ban on Transgender Troops Heads to Supreme Court as Trump Fights June Ruling That Blocked Discharges

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let the Pentagon discharge transgender troops, challenging a June appeals court ruling that blocked their removal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back after Trump strikes Iranian tankers and wedding party

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The Independent UK · Sep 1

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US army secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid tensions with Pentagon chief Hegseth: Report

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership.

The Times of India · Sep 1

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tenders resignation over rift with Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation amid escalating tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the White House has not confirmed acceptance. Driscoll reportedly opposed Hegseth’s interference in Army transformation and appointments.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Kinzinger thought Pentagon paid influencers. Now it seems conservative veteran influencers were secretly hired to roles that can influence policy

Outed by an online freak-out.

We Got This Covered · Sep 1

White House working with North American Blue Energy Partners on Venezuela oil deal

The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

The Independent UK · Sep 1

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Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth

Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland Islands

Donald Trump’s comments come after a report suggesting the US was considering an ultimatum on Britain’s sovereignty of the islands if it did not increase defence spending

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court Green Light To Discharge 29 Currently Serving Transgender Service Members

The Trump administration requests the Supreme Court to permit the Pentagon to discharge transgender service members, challenging a lower-court injunction as the legal battle over the military's transgender ban continues.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

US army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns over reported friction with Pete Hegseth

Resignation comes after months of turmoil at Pentagon, from leaked investigation to ousting of senior officials

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

Today I learned that F-35 pilots get $400,000 helmets with 'X-ray vision' - but the Pentagon almost ditched them

F-35 pilots each get a $400,000 helmet connected to six infrared cameras mounted to the airframe of their fighter jet

TechRadar · Aug 31

Rothkopf: Trump Governs Like a King, Not a Commander-in-Chief, as Iran War Costs Hit $37B

The US-Iran conflict has cost $37.5 billion, sparking constitutional concerns over Trump's war powers. Analysts critique the lack of congressional approval and escalating financial and human costs.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

Trump destroys Kharg Island digitally - with AI slop

President Trump posted an AI video showing Kharg Island destroyed. Defense analysts confirmed no such attack occurred on the vital oil hub. Actual fighting resumed between US and Iranian forces on Sunday. Pentagon officials could not substantiate the president's battlefield claims. This highlights a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

The Times of India · Aug 31

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The Independent UK · Aug 31

Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report

It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice

Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran war

Kiplinger · Aug 31

Congress Faces Busy Autumn

Lawmakers likely will avert a government shutdown before hitting the campaign trail.

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Pentagon spokesman schooled in the law after ranting about report on Iran war hurting US readiness

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell posted a furious response to the report on social media before he was fact-checked by X-users, reporters and lawmakers

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Barchart · Aug 31

Dear Palantir Stock Fans, Here’s What Maven’s Billion-Dollar ARR Means for PLTR

PLTR stock continues to rise amid strong quarterly results and bullish commentary about Palantir's Maven smart system.

The Independent UK · Aug 31

New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast site

Detonating over an athletic center and two residential neighborhoods, the strikes claimed at least 21 people’s lives, among them seven children

The Times of India · Aug 31

Did US military warn Hegseth over Iran war strain before latest escalation? What report claims

Several senior US military leaders reportedly warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that prolonging large-scale operations against Iran was unsustainable and could weaken the military’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including against the US homeland.

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Military leaders are warning Hegseth that escalating Iran war could harm their ability to protect the US: report

Some of the military’s top brass were prompted to speak out after it was revealed that troops could remain in the Middle East into 2027

We Got This Covered · Aug 30

A major US ally in the Middle East could soon lose military aid, and it’s not Israel

They helped defeat ISIS and faced Iranian attacks

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 30

China's top DRAM maker CXMT sues Pentagon over its blacklisting — argues chips are standard civilian JEDEC spec, not defense hardware

Chinese DRAM maker CXMT wants the US Department of Defense to remove it from the list of companies linked to the Chinese military.

The Guardian - US · Aug 30

Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’

Inside the US state department, critics are still attacking a shuttered office established to counter foreign propaganda. Now, some of its work is also being resumed

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