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Vatican officials try to downplay report of meeting that sparked reported feud between Pope Leo and Trump

The Defense Department has described the meeting as a ‘respectful and reasonable discussion’

The Independent UK

What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican

The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.

International Business Times UK

Service members are trying to find ways out early after anger over Iran war: ‘It’s been a mess’

Operators on GI Rights Hotline say callers ‘scared of killing people in a war they don’t believe in’

The Independent UK

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Human rights groups decry US plan for Guantánamo camp for Cuban migrants

Exclusive: Dozens of organizations write to Congress after general announced plan to ‘deal with’ those fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran

The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?

The Guardian - US

Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on US intervention in Iran

Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war.

Euronews

Who Is Howard Lutnick? Melania Trump Abruptly Walks Off as Reporter Asks About Him Following Epstein Speech

Who is Howard Lutnick? Melania Trump sparks controversy after walking off when questioned amid Epstein probe revelations.

International Business Times UK

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Trump Faces Fury as Pope Declines July 4 Invite Amid Claims of US 'Threats' to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV's decision to skip the US July 4 celebrations in favor of a visit to Lampedusa highlights growing tensions with the Trump administration.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It’s no surprise

The former Fox host has misled the public, prayed for violence and clashed with the press. This is not a serious military leader

The Guardian - US

Who is Emil Michael? Pentagon Official Sold xAI Stake for $24M After Landing Defense Deal

How Emil Michael turned a $1M investment into a $24M profit with xAI, while navigating his influential role in Pentagon AI projects and facing ethical scrutiny. Learn more about the intersection of AI, military, and ethics.

International Business Times UK

Big win for US journalists: Judge slams Pentagon's 'unlawful policy', tells it to restore press access

US District Judge Paul Friedman on Thursday ruled that the Pentagon is violating his earlier order to restore press access for journalists.

The Times of India

Catholic Church Response to Pentagon Pressure Claim: Pope Leo XIV Continues Defiant Anti-War Rhetoric

Vatican and Pentagon dispute claims of pressure as Pope Leo XIV maintains defiant anti-war rhetoric and calls for global peace and disarmament.

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: Melania Trump’s weird disavowal of Epstein is getting weirder

It was unclear which specific accusations spurred the first lady to respond publicly – key US politics stories from Thursday 9 April at a glance

The Guardian - US

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

The Trump administration is updating rules for a key vaccine advisory committee in ways that may increase the voices of anti-vaccine activists

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Federal judge rules Pentagon violated order restoring press access

The judge ruled earlier this month that the Pentagon’s credential policy infringed upon journalists’ constitutional rights

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The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it

A clash of power and piety.

The Guardian - US

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

Expert said federal law bars officials from taking actions in their jobs that benefit their own financial interests

Roll Call

House appropriators delay Defense markup plans amid uncertainty

House appropriators have pushed back plans to mark up a fiscal 2027 Defense spending bill by about a month because of uncertainty over how to finance a massive surge in Pentagon funding sought by the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the planning. A tentative schedule last month called…

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The Independent UK

American survivors of deadly Kuwait attack dispute Hegseth’s account: ‘Unprepared to provide any defense for itself’

Tactical operations center was compared to shipping container-style building with no air defense capabilities

The Mary Sue

‘So nasty’: Pete Hegseth scolds and insults reporter in stunning Pentagon meltdown

The tension at the Pentagon hit a new high when Secretary of War Pete Hegseth publicly scolded a reporter during a press briefing. The scene unfolded during a discussion about the recent U.S. brokered cease-fire with Iran, a topic that has clearly kept the administration on edge. Hegseth was in…

The Mary Sue

More money to drop more bombs, exactly what the ‘President of Peace’ needs

The United States Navy is officially requesting $3 billion in additional funding to replenish its dwindling supply of Tomahawk missiles following their heavy use in the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war on Iran. This request surfaced on April 8, 2026, as part of the broader $1.5 trillion budget proposal unveiled by the…

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth and Pentagon Caught Lying as Army Survivors Say Unit Was 'Unprepared' During Iran's Attack in Kuwait

Army survivors of a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait dispute Pete Hegseth's claims of a fortified position, citing chaos and a lack of proper defence.

The Independent UK

Pentagon insiders and diplomats question what Trump has actually accomplished in Iran: ‘They’ll threaten us in the long term’

‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle without the US massively redefining our strategic objectives,’ a defense official said

International Business Times

Survivors Of Iranian Attack On U.S. Base In Kuwait Challenge Pentagon Account About Preparedness

Survivors of an Iranian attack against a U.S. base in Kuwait in the early days of the war are challenging the Pentagon's account regarding the facility's preparedness, according to a new report.

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‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle’: Trump declared victory in Iran, but his own Pentagon officials are telling a different story

That victory lap feels early.

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