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Pope Leo's Stark Warning: 'Hands Full of Blood' Leaders Cannot Justify War Following Pete Hegseth's Prayer

Pope Leo continues to plead for a ceasefire and a ban on airstrikes. The pontiff has also addressed Trump directly amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon looking at using anti-drone lasers to protect homes of Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio: report

Sources told The New York Times that the powerful technology is being considered at Fort Lesley J. McNair base in Southwest Washington D.C.

The Independent UK

‘Where did all the Ukraine aid actually go?’: Don Jr. asks another dumb question after dad throws $200 billion at a pointless war

Maybe Trump Jr. should check the mirror.

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Broker For Hegseth Looked Into Making Investment In Defense Contractors Before Iran War: Report

A broker for U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looked into making a significant investment in defense companies before the start of the Iran war, according to the Financial Times.

International Business Times

Iran has 'necessary will' to end war but seeking guarantees, Pezeshkian tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

Euronews

Jon Stewart on Trump: less war leader, more ‘grandpa who’s lost his filter’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s refusal to focus on the war while the country suffers, and the record-breaking No Kings protests

The Guardian - US

Did Karoline Leavitt order to take down her 'double-chin photo'? Here's what happened

A turkey and a smiling Karoline Leavitt, carrying his son. It's a simple photo but is now going viral on social media with the claim that the White House press secretary did not like her weird angle photo and reached out to the agency that took the photo. The New…

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Inside the U.S. Military Buildup in Israel

Iran has reportedly made U.S. bases in Arab countries “uninhabitable.” Israel is pitching itself as an alternative.

Reason

Hegseth believes ‘blowing s*** up’ is the best way to keep his job as he quickly backed Trump’s plans to attack Iran

Hegseth was ‘one of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders’ for pressing ahead with the war in Iran, now entering its fifth week

The Independent UK

Trump’s top general promises ‘we always strike lawful targets’ after president threatens Iran’s water supply

General Dan Caine declined to tell reporters whether Iran’s water infrastructure would represent such a target

The Independent UK

'Trump doesn't bluff': Pentagon chief warns Iran, says US wants deal but 'prepared to continue with bombs'

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth declared upcoming days "decisive" in the Middle East conflict, warning Iran to "cut a deal" as President Trump "doesn’t bluff." He emphasized shifting power dynamics and US options, urging Tehran to relinquish ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation continues with recent attacks impacting oil…

The Times of India

Despite month of bombing, Iran retains some missile capability

Iran has retained some of its ability to launch offensive missile attacks after a month-long U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country that was intended to cripple Tehran’s military might, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Tuesday. Iran “will still shoot some missiles, but we will shoot them down,” Hegseth said during a Pentagon…

Roll Call

The US may send thousands of troops to Iran. Have we learned nothing from the past?

In 2003, the US claimed its Iraq incursion would be brief. Now there’s competition for the title of worst-planned war in American history

The Guardian - US

‘Wasteful Spending’: Donald Trump spends $200M on golf, while GOP guts cancer research and begs for another $200B to bomb Middle East

It is just $10 million more than what they saved from cancer research.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

Axios

Trump pursues era of unshackled warfare

Trump famously criticized the Geneva Conventions during his 2016 campaign.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US promotes Elon Musk’s X to fight foreign propaganda

Cable signed by secretary of state Marco Rubio endorses Musk’s platform by name and suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit – key US politics stories from Monday 30 March at a glance

Axios

Pope vs. Trump: Pontiff takes aim at U.S. policies

Leo's comments criticizing "those who wage war" mark his latest remarks that appear to criticize Trump's policies.

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Reason

You're Wrong About Social Media Being Addictive

Plus: The Pentagon prepares for possible ground troops in Iran, a listener asks how libertarians should answer the appeal of collectivism, and ICE descends on airports.

The Guardian - US

US directs embassies to team up against foreign ‘hostility’ – and use X to ‘counter anti-American propaganda’

Cable signed by Marco Rubio and seen by Guardian suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit

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‘No boots on the ground,’ they said. Turns out the Pentagon is in the middle of planning weeks of ground operations in Iran

"Maximum optionality," minimum honesty.

Latin Times

Military Chaplains Warn of Retaliation Over Hegseth's Religious Framing of War: 'Feel They Can't Voice Their Concerns'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing concern within the military as chaplains and senior officials warn that his religious framing of the Iran war is creating an environment where dissent is discouraged and may carry professional consequences.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth 'Blocks Promotions' of Black and Female Army Officers Amid Trump DEI Crackdown

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of four senior Army officers, sparking controversy over diversity and inclusion in the military.

The Guardian - US

‘What’s going on?’: US judge calls aspects of new Pentagon press policy ‘weird’

Judge seems skeptical of Pentagon’s restrictive protocol but did not rule on forcing compliance with an earlier order

Reason

Government Actions Against Anthropic Are 'Classic First Amendment Retaliation'

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