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Pentagon downplays first major public split between Trump and Hegseth

Hegseth's television instincts, perhaps one of the tools he relies on most in his Pentagon role, appeared to have failed him

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Hegseth Advisers Plan to Withhold Report on US Strike That Killed 123 Children Until After Midterms

Pentagon report on Minab school strike reportedly delayed until after US midterms, prompting criticism as investigators examine the attack that killed more than 150 people.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches 1,000-drone attack after Trump accuses Zelensky of prolonging war

Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes as Donald Trump’s energy ceasefire collapses

The Independent UK · Oct 16

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Six Protesters Forcibly Removed From Army Conference After Calling Hegseth a 'War Criminal'

Six anti-war protesters disrupted Hegseth's autonomous warfare panel at the AUSA 2026 conference, shouting "war criminal" before being forcibly removed from the ballroom.

Latin Times · Oct 16

How the Pentagon's MOAB Option for Iran Is Already Hitting Families at the Pump

The Pentagon is weighing its largest non-nuclear bomb for potential Iran strikes, pushing oil above $100 and squeezing Latino households harder than most.

Latin Times · Oct 15

US Embassy Denies 600-Troop Panama Deployment Amid Reports of Expanding Anti-Cartel Operations in Latin America

The U.S. Embassy in Panama denied reports of deploying 600 troops, confirming that 120 soldiers are participating in a temporary two-week jungle training course.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Plans To Use Moab On Iran: US drafts MOAB strike options on Tehran

The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans to deploy the US military’s largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran, including potential strikes on energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, if President Donald Trump orders a resumption of combat operations, according to reports by CBS News and CNN.

The Times of India · Oct 15

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Donald Trump scraps plans to livestream firing squad execution after backlash

US President Donald Trump has said the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and vice president JD Vance said he would not watch it.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Trump Cancels Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Livestream, Says People 'Would Rather Not Watch Him Die'

Donald Trump has abandoned plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's execution after bipartisan criticism, while the execution remains scheduled for December 2026.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Hegseth church allies backed plan for ‘public’ execution of Fort Hood shooter

Leader of CREC church – whose pastors have advocated death penalty – says he ‘prefers public executions to private’

The Guardian - US · Oct 15

Calling off livestream of execution was right call, members say

Members of Congress expressed relief Thursday after President Donald Trump overturned a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of a man convicted of a deadly 2009 shooting spree at a Texas Army base. On Oct. 8, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a broadcast interview, announced the department’s plan to air…

Roll Call · Oct 15

Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be live-streamed, Trump says

The firing squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan is set for Dec. 3.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 15

US cancels execution livestream after widespread backlash

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The Independent UK · Oct 15

Pentagon Official Warns Pete Hegseth's New Faith Mandate Creates 'If You're Not With Me, You're Against Me'

The Pentagon says new religious affiliation codes will improve data and chaplain planning, but critics warn the changes could marginalise non-Christian and non-religious service members.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

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International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Trump Says Government Leakers 'Should Be Shot' and Calls Them 'The Scum of the Earth' at Arizona Rally

Donald Trump said leakers should be dealt with severely, including being shot, while accusing journalists of spreading false information and linking his remarks to a reported leak before US strikes on Iran.

MarketBeat · Oct 15

Swarm Economics: Can XTEND AI Robotics Deliver at Scale?

XTEND AI Robotics (NYSE: XTND) secured a $40.5 million order for 6,000 STRIKER drones, advanced in two Pentagon drone programs, and backed production with capital from Unusual Machines and JFB Construction.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Branded 'War Criminal' and 'Nazi' as Six Anti-War Protesters Erupt Over Children Killed in Iran

Six anti-war protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth's speech at a Washington military conference, condemning US operations in Iran and Gaza as officials discussed autonomous weapons and drones.

International Business Times UK · Oct 15

Elon Musk Says US Controls Starshield as Ukraine Seeks Removal of Starlink Drone Speed Limits

Elon Musk says the US government controls Starshield usage limits after Ukraine reported satellite connectivity problems disrupting fast-moving military drone operations

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The Times of India · Oct 15

Trump Warns Leakers Of Shooting: says they ‘ought to go to jail or be shot’; links threat to push for public firing-squad execution

Trump issued a warning to those leaking military secrets, suggesting jail or execution as consequences. He also discussed the bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities and threats against leakers. The Pentagon is planning a live-stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan for his 2009 attack at Fort Hood. Trump confirmed support for…

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine?

Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Hegseth vows to stop Iran getting nuclear weapons as anti-war protesters disrupt speech

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that the United States must act to prevent Iran's nuclear ambitions. Protests erupted during his speech at the Association of the US Army meeting, with demonstrators expressing their dissatisfaction. Hegseth responded to hecklers in the audience, which were eventually removed by security personnel. In…

France 24 · Oct 14

What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?

Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defences, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Pete Hegseth Heckled as Protesters Shout 'We F*cking Hate You' and Call Him a 'War Criminal' at Army Event

Anti-war protesters repeatedly interrupted Pete Hegseth during a US Army conference panel on autonomous warfare, while officials discussed a proposed command and $54.6 billion budget request.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Ex-UAP Chief Claims He Saw 'Non-Human Craft With My Own Eyes' Aboard a US Nuclear Submarine

Jay Stratton, a former Pentagon UAP task force director, says he witnessed an unexplained object during a US submarine operation, while key details and his wider claims remain unverified

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Trump Reconsiders Firing Squad Livestream as Mike Johnson Warns It 'Would Be a Recruiting Tool'

President Donald Trump has not decided whether to livestream Nidal Hasan's scheduled firing squad execution, after Republicans and officials warned the footage could aid terrorist recruitment.

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