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Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war

Multiple scenarios under consideration involve thousands of boots on the ground.

Axios

Hegseth leads Pentagon Christian service with prayer for ‘overwhelming violence’

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

The Independent UK

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Reconciliation bill preparations get underway despite doubts

Work on the second reconciliation bill of the 119th Congress took a baby step forward Wednesday as the House and Senate Budget Committee chairs met to review plans for the first step in the process: drafting a budget resolution. Despite considerable doubts among Republicans that they can unify for a…

Roll Call

American most expensive warship ever built retreats from Iran conflict after a laundry room fire, Pentagon admits it may not be combat-ready

It cost more than $13 billion!

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Drug camp bombing that Hegseth boasted about was actually a dairy farm: report

‘It’s an outrage,’ the owner of the property said. ‘Everywhere you look there are animals: the cows I milk, the calves, the horses’

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Calls Hegseth Directive 'Troubling' In Anthropic Case, Suggests It May 'Cripple' Company

Explore the legal battle between Anthropic and the Pentagon as a federal judge questions the government's motives behind blacklisting the AI company.

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US Army Announces Sweeping Rule Changes Allowing Older Recruits And Marijuana Offenders To Enlist

The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and removed the waiver requirement for applicants with a single marijuana conviction, aligning with Department of Defense standards.

International Business Times UK

US Troops Told To 'Get Ready' For Iran As Conscientious Objection Requests Surge '1,000%' And Fears Grow Among Ranks

US service members are increasingly filing for conscientious objector status as tensions rise with imminent deployments to the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

US army raises upper age for recruits to 42 and scraps marijuana restrictions

Change raises age limit from 35 and removes barrier for entry for recruits who have a legal conviction for cannabis

The Guardian - US

US deploys 2,000 paratroopers from ‘Immediate Response Force’ to Middle East amid escalation: Report

Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping…

The Times of India

2 Defense Tech Stocks That Could Still Win in Periods of Stagflation

These defense tech stocks could soar, even if we see periods of stagflation.

Barchart

'An attempt to cripple Anthropic': US judge questions whether ban on AI company is punitive

“He's [President Trump] trying to teach the AI industry to fall into line like everybody else," Computer scientist Ben Goertzel tells Euronews.

Euronews

Iran rejects Trump peace deal and vows never to agree with US leader

Iran has dismissed claims by President Donald Trump that diplomacy is back on track, saying that its military will "never come to terms" with him. Trump reportedly offered Iran a 15-point plan to end the conflict via mediators, claiming Iran "want to make a deal so badly" and agreed to…

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Fortune

‘We’ve become like Europe’: Jamie Dimon warns China is beating the U.S. as he says Iran war means a ’better chance’ of permanent Middle East peace

Dimon spoke favorably about the Iran war, saying the largest countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, want peace.

The Independent UK

Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim

Oil prices fell and stocks rose after US President Donald Trump announced he had sent a peace plan to Iran, claiming Tehran had agreed it would never obtain a nuclear weapon. Brent crude dropped by approximately 7 per cent to below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks

China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating

Fortune

‘Attempted corporate murder’ — Anthropic and Department of War spar in court

District Judge Rita Lin will issue a ruling on Anthropic’s legal challenge “in the next few days,” she said on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Inside the 82nd Airborne: The US army division set to deploy in the Middle East

The U.S. military is preparing to deploy specialized paratroopers to the Middle East in the coming days

Axios

Judge questions Pentagon's "troubling" Anthropic actions

"It looks like an attempt to cripple Anthropic," said U.S. District Judge Rita Lin.

International Business Times

Pentagon Reportedly Expected To Send Thousands Of Troops To Middle East

A new report has indicated that the Pentagon is expected to deploy 3,000 to 4,000 soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

Reason

'What Are the Goals?' Some Republicans Questioning $200 Billion for Iran War.

With the Pentagon's track record, lawmakers are right to be skeptical.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Scrambles 3,000 Elite 82nd Airborne Troops For Iran Showdown As Crisis Deepens

The US has placed 3,000 elite paratroopers on standby as tensions with Iran rise, signaling a potential shift in the Middle East crisis.

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Hegseth’s press policy at the Pentagon was ruled unconstitutional, and his bold new move has the New York Times sharpening its legal claws

Plotting a new way to suppress the press.

The Mary Sue

Trump’s favored media outlets have a desperate struggle after the Pentagon Press Association unleashed a demand that could strip their access forever

The Pentagon Press Association (PPA) is pushing hard for the immediate return of journalists’ access to the Defense Department. This comes after a federal judge recently declared the Pentagon’s media policy unconstitutional, which is a pretty huge deal for press freedom.

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