Pentagon Ordered Anthropic Removed From Key Systems After Deal Fell Apart, Internal Memo Reveals The military is removing all of Anthropic's AI tools from its systems International Business Times · Mar 11
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back Anthropic in legal battle against Pentagon In a court filing by 22 former high-ranking U.S. military officials, they allege Hegseth's actions constitute a misuse of government authority The Independent UK · Mar 11
War Rations Plus: Pete Hegseth spends millions on lobster tail and rib-eye steak, oil prices go for another roller-coaster ride, no inflation increase, and more... Reason · Mar 11
Global Oil Supply at Risk As US Navy Refuses to Escort Commercial Tankers Through Hormuz in Fear of Iranian Attacks The US Navy has declined daily shipping requests for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of Iranian attacks as too high amid the ongoing conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 11
Tracing the US military's learning curve on fighting Iran's drones: What to know The Iran war is testing America's ability to combat swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they can be The Independent UK · Mar 11
OpenAI, Anthropic feud could prop up Google How an AI lab feud could give Google a leg up in the AI race. Axios · Mar 11
Trump news at a glance: war on Iran is either ‘very complete’ or just starting, depending on who is talking President and his Pentagon chief offer mixed messages as strikes on Iran continue – key US politics stories from 9 March at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 11
US military spent $9 million on crab legs and lobster in the months before Iran war: report Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also authorized the $100,000 purchase of a Steinway & Sons grand piano for the Air Force chief of staff’s home, according to a watchdog report The Independent UK · Mar 11
Senate Democrats’ calls for public Iran hearings grow louder Senate Democrats stepped up pressure on Republicans to conduct public hearings on the conduct of the Iran war, but senior GOP senators were noncommittal on whether they would do so. The partisan tension comes as the Pentagon announced Tuesday that approximately 140 troops have been injured since the U.S. and… Roll Call · Mar 10
Lobster tails, Alaskan king crab: US department of defence spent $93.4 billion in one month on luxury items, claims report The United States Department of Defence (DoD) spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, the final month of the fiscal year. The government watchdog described it as a “use‑it‑or‑lose‑it” spending spree, according to TMZ. The Times of India · Mar 10
Shellfish and fruit stands? Pete Hegseth’s DOD is under fire after a watchdog study uncovers billions in bizarre spending If only DOGE had caught this. We Got This Covered · Mar 10
Republican Rep says Lindsey Graham should go fight in Iran if he is going to push foreign conflict The senator from South Carolina has called for action on Iran for years The Independent UK · Mar 10
Hegseth's Pentagon Reportedly Spent Millions on Lobster Tail, Ribeye and Donuts in September Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing fresh scrutiny after a report found that the Defense Department spent millions of dollars on high-end food purchases. International Business Times · Mar 10
140 U.S. service members injured in Iran war It's the first official tally of U.S. service members wounded during the conflict. Axios · Mar 10
The Independent UK · Mar 10 140 US service members have been injured in the Iran war, Pentagon says The new figure is the first insight into the broader toll of injuries that have been sustained by U.S. troops
The Independent UK · Mar 10 140 US soldiers wounded in the Iran war so far, Pentagon confirms IN FULL
Fortune · Mar 10 Google and OpenAI employees back Anthropic in a legal fight with the Pentagon As researchers at rival companies publicly back Anthropic's legal fight with the Trump Administration, a dispute over military contracts could tip into a broader reckoning over who controls AI.
International Business Times UK · Mar 10 Trump Sons Merge Golf Firm With Powerus to Target $1.1B Pentagon Drone Contracts Trump sons Eric and Don Jr. invest in Ukrainian drone tech, sparking concerns over conflicts of interest amid global conflicts and their growing personal wealth.
Euronews · Mar 10 LUCAS FLM 136: America’s cheap Iran-designed Shahed drone clone The US is deploying its own inexpensive drone to counter Iran’s Shahed 136 unmanned aerial vehicle. Enter the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System known as FLM 136 LUCAS.
The Independent UK · Mar 10 US spent $5 billion worth of munitions in the first two days of attacks on Iran, docs show ‘$5.6 billion could have paid for over 356,000 Medicare or 568,00 Medicaid enrollees,’ one social media user commented
International Business Times UK · Mar 10 AI Firm Anthropic Takes US Government To Court After Trump Posts Spark Investor Panic Anthropic challenges Pentagon's national security risk label in landmark lawsuit, defending AI safety standards against military use. Discover the implications for AI technology and investor confidence.
International Business Times UK · Mar 10 Hegseth Reportedly Spent £73B In Weeks On Lobster, King Crabs, Steak, And A £77K Piano For Air Force Chief's Home Explore the Pentagon's $93.4B spending surge in September 2025, with luxury seafood and high-end furniture tied to the "use-it-or-lose-it" rule and its impact on taxpayers.
The Guardian - US · Mar 10 Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties
The Guardian - US · Mar 10 Datacenters are becoming a target in warfare for the first time Iran is bombing Gulf datacenters to blow up symbols of alliance with the US – bringing the war directly into the lives of millions of people
TechRadar · Mar 10 ‘These actions are unprecedented and unlawful’: Anthropic sues Pentagon over “supply chain risk” designation — claims free speech and due process violations Anthropic has filed two lawsuits against the Pentagon over its designation as a supply chain risk.