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JD Vance Slammed As Steven Greer Warns 'Demon UFO' Claim Could Trigger Global Panic

Vice President JD Vance's comments on UFOs being demonic have sparked controversy, with Dr. Steven Greer warning of potential global panic and urging a scientific approach to disclosure

International Business Times UK · May 1

Hegseth accused of being ‘antisemite’ in Iran-heavy budget hearing — and he doesn’t refute it

Rosen and Hegseth clash over the term ’ Pharisees’ and its use by non-Jews to describe negative connotations

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Google says it is ‘proud’ to serve the Pentagon – new DoD contract expansion says Gemini will only be used for ‘any lawful purpose’, but what happened to 'Don’t Be Evil'?

Google's contract with the Pentagon allows the DoD to use Gemini for 'any lawful purpose', and that is a big ethical concern.

TechRadar · Apr 30

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‘Get over it’: Hegseth scolded as Senator loses it over latest ‘gotcha moment’ rant

The contentious budget hearing comes as the U.S. war against Iran passes the 60-day mark

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, Senate hears

Senator Jack Reed says at hearing that defense secretary failed to give Trump accurate picture of war in Iran

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat

Trump's barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz's comments on Monday that the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership.

Euronews · Apr 30

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 30

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Trump Says Pentagon Is Considering Withdrawing Troops From Germany Amid Spat With Chancellor

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon is considering withdrawing some troops from Germany amid a spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

International Business Times · Apr 30

Pete Hegseth Fury: Defence Secretary Accuses Ousted Generals of Ruining Military in Heated House Hearing

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends his decision to overhaul military leadership, citing alignment with strategic priorities.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Why does the US have military bases in Germany?

Trump is withdrawing 5,000 of the 36,400 US personnel based in Germany. But why are they there in the first place?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Six US Service Members Killed in Kuwait After Hegseth Allegedly Overrode Warnings of Active Drone Threats

Six US Army Reserve soldiers died in a suspected Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, raising questions about force protection failures. Survivors and lawmakers demand accountability amid ongoing investigations.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Apr 30

The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

The Independent UK · Apr 30

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International Business Times UK · Apr 30

UFO Whistleblowers Claim Intimidation Campaign as Insiders Allege Crimes to Silence Them by Breaking Into Homes While Asleep

UFO whistleblowers allege intimidation tactics, including home break-ins, to silence revelations about non-human intelligence programs, sparking debate over secrecy and personal safety risks.

Whats Hot · Apr 30

Pentagon says Iran war cost $25 billion — how accurate is that figure?

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has sparked debate over its financial burden, after the Pentagon disclosed that the war has cost approximately $25 billion so far. The figure was presented during a congressional hearing on Wednesday, but it has been met with skepticism from analysts and…

Euronews · Apr 30

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

The Times of India · Apr 30

'Just a drop in the ocean': Iran-linked hackers release personal details of over 2000 US troops

A cyber group linked to the Iranian government has targeted thousands of American service members and other US government officials in cyberattacks over recent months.

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The Independent UK · Apr 29

The House shredded a combative Hegseth on Iran. A worse fate awaits him on Thursday in the Senate

ANALYSIS: Democrats say hearing ‘shows you what a f***ng joke he is.’ But, Eric Garcia writes, the Senate might be tougher for him

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War

The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.

International Business Times · Apr 29

Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost $25 Billion So Far, Most In Munitions

The Iran war has so far cost $25 billion, a top Defense official said on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Apr 29

White House Drafts AI Policy Shift To Reopen Anthropic Access In Federal Agencies

Federal agencies are poised for expanded access to advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Mythos as the administration weighs a potential rollback of earlier restrictions tied to national security concerns.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

Pete Hegseth lost his cool in front of Congress. It was a dramatic unraveling

ANALYSIS: Hegseth has his favorite soundbites — but none of them landed here, where he sounded increasingly deluded and desperate, writes Holly Baxter

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

'Handing Propaganda to Our Enemies? Shame on You': Hegseth Claps Back At Rep Garamendi for Calling His Strategy a 'Quagmire'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends a record Pentagon budget amid criticism over the US-Iran conflict, sparking a heated debate with lawmakers questioning the military's strategy and spending.

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’

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