The Latest Breaking News from Pentagon

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 · Apr 10

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 · Apr 10

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 · Apr 10

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.

We Got This Covered · Apr 9

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 9

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…

Roll Call · Apr 9

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 Independent UK · Apr 9

‘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 · Apr 9

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…

The Mary Sue · Apr 9

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.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9