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Trump-Vatican Rift Deepens as JD Vance Responds to Pentagon Report and Downplays Claims

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Vatican escalated this week after reports of a tense January meeting between Pentagon officials and the Holy See, prompting Vice President JD Vance to respond publicly while signaling uncertainty about what actually happened.

Latin Times

Pentagon Accused of Threatening Diplomat of Pope Leo XIV After Anti-War Address Condemning 'Diplomacy Based on Force'

Explore the alleged confrontation between the Pentagon and the Vatican, as US officials reportedly pressured the Catholic Church to support Trump's foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV appears uninclined to visit US for remainder of Trump’s term

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“The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy

A new controversy has erupted between Washington and the Vatican. Reports suggest Pentagon officials contacted the Pope's envoy after the Pontiff criticized global power politics. Candace Owens is demanding transparency, asking for the names of White House officials involved. The Pope had spoken out against forceful diplomacy and rising global…

The Times of India

Court rejects Anthropic's appeal to pause supply chain risk label given by US government

The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude.

Euronews

'Why Are You So Rude?' Pete Hegseth Clashes with Reporters, Fiery 'So Nasty' Response Goes Viral

Pete Hegseth clashes with reporters as a fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces early strain and conflicting claims of control.

International Business Times UK

"We’re here for you, Randy. Might be time for a beer or three." Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan offers support to the US Army's top general ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Maynard James Keenan and General Randy George were West Point Prep classmates in the early 80s

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Confusion grows as Donald Trump reportedly claims he did not know Melania Trump was giving statement on Epstein – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

International Business Times UK

'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

International Business Times UK

Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues

The Independent UK

Why Pope Leo has no plans to visit US while Trump is in office

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The Independent UK

American-born Pope Leo may not visit US while Trump is president after diplomat meeting disaster: report

The Pope will reportedly spend July 4th visiting with African migrants seeking a new life in Europe rather than attending 250th anniversary celebrations in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Is Pete Hegseth Pressuring Army Secretary to Quit? Dan Driscoll Firmly Says He's Not Leaving

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll denies plans to resign despite reported clashes with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising concerns over leadership tensions.

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The Drone Disruptor: Kratos Stock Seeks a Higher Altitude

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is at the forefront of a military shift toward affordable unmanned systems that prioritize high volume and agility.

The Independent UK

Pentagon reveals coffee and cigarette consumption habits of US troops in Iran

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The Independent UK

Cigarettes and coffee: Pentagon discloses consumption habits of US troops in Iran

The Pentagon has given an insight into US troops consumption habits during the Iran war, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.

International Business Times UK

US Lawmaker Demands 40 Secret UFO Videos as Lake Huron 'Shootdowns' Mystery Resurfaces

Rep Anna Paulina Luna has requested access to over 40 classified military videos documenting unidentified aerial phenomena, sparking renewed public interest.

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Palantir's AI Powers US Strikes in Iran War, Speeding 'Kill Chain' in First Major AI-Driven Conflict

As U.S. and Israeli forces have unleashed more than 11,000 strikes on Iranian targets since late February 2026, Palantir Technologies' artificial intelligence systems have emerged as a central tool in the Pentagon's targeting operations, compressing what military planners call the "kill chain" from days to minutes and enabling a tempo…

The Independent UK

US Army Secretary says he’s not going anywhere despite reported clashes with Pete Hegseth

Dan Driscoll insists he remains ‘laser focused’ on current role, despite reportedly sparring with defense secretary over dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other issues

Axios

Anthropic's newest AI model could wreak havoc. Most in power aren't ready

Consider this the scary phase of artificial intelligence.

International Business Times

Trump Administration Reportedly Expands List of Energy Targets to Avoid War Crime Allegations

Pentagon planners are reportedly broadening the list of energy-related targets to include facilities that serve both civilians and the military, a move that could avoid charges of war crimes under the Geneva Convention.

The Independent UK

‘Pete is not speaking truth to the president’: Experts sound alarm over Hegseth’s war messaging to Trump

The Pentagon chief has said Iran has ‘no air defenses’ and its missiles and drones were ‘being destroyed or shot out of the sky’

Latin Times

Can JD Vance Be Excommunicated? What the US Bishops Said About the White House Latest Threat Against Iran as Pope Leo Urges Americans to Call Representatives

Catholic outrage over the Trump administration's Iran rhetoric intensified Tuesday after a powerful message from Pope Leo asking Americans to call their representatives and a forceful statement from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the president's threats against civilians and warning that the…

The Guardian - US

If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to act

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