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Pete Hegseth’s controversial pastor says Mormons practice ‘non-Christian faith’ after backlash over Pentagon’s recognized religions list

Doug Wilson also calls Latter-day Saints ‘ polytheists’ who worship multiple gods

The Independent UK

Dear Alibaba Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30

New Pentagon restrictions tied to BABA's controversial Chinese military company designation officially take effect on June 30. Alibaba investors will be watching closely.

Barchart

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

The Independent UK

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Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026

Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list

Caixin Global

US government aware of several kinds of alien life, whistleblower claims

Government whistleblower David Grusch previously told Congress that the federal government had recovered non-human ‘biologics’ and technology from wrecked vehicles of non-human origin

The Independent UK

NDAs to polygraph tests: Inside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon paranoia

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The Independent UK

Utah Republicans Force the Pentagon to Back Down After a Controversial Religious Labeling Policy Sparks a Military Firestorm

The shift reflects Hegseth’s broader push to reassert religion’s place in the military.

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Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is being crippled by paranoia: report

Fifteen current and former Pentagon officials detail a culture of distrust and paranoia at the Pentagon, per a report

The Independent UK

'Uncomfortable With Anyone Who Could Outshine Him': How Hegseth's Paranoia Is Rotting the Pentagon From Within

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's loyalty-driven actions have led to a fractured Pentagon, with senior officers fired and operational decision-making disrupted, according to a CNN investigation.

International Business Times UK

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

Euronews

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

The Guardian - UK

US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.

AAP

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

France 24

US adds popular Chinese firms to Pentagon's 'Chinese military company' list: Who's on it?

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

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The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. This move, superseding a 2025 list, could heighten U.S.-China tensions and impact firms through future contracting restrictions.

The Economic Times

Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.

Reason

Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel

From today's Complaint in Fulcher v. Guardian News & Media LLC (D.D.C.); of course, these are just plaintiff's allegations: On… The post Ex-DOGE Staffer, Ex-Pete-Hegseth Advisor Justin Fulcher Sues the Guardian for Libel appeared first on Reason.com.

The Mary Sue

Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million

The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since.

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The Independent UK

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

The Mary Sue

Between Viral Clapbacks and Digs at the Trump Family, Hunter Biden Is Launching an Aggressive Campaign to Rewrite His Legacy

While some might see his posts as a distraction, there’s no denying that his approach is resonating with many.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message

President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made as he campaigned for the White House

The Independent UK

Pentagon walks back Mormon snub on Pete Hegseth’s recognized religions list after MAGA lawmaker goes ballistic

Hegseth, already under scrutiny for favoring some Christian groups, faced surprise backlash from conservative Mormon lawmakers

The Mary Sue

The Pentagon Just Nuked Its Religious Recognition List, Changing How Thousands of Service Members Will Receive Spiritual Support

The aim is to give chaplains the freedom to guide and care for service members without unnecessary restrictions.

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's military

America has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are included. Other companies like WuXi AppTec and RoboSense Technology are also on the list. While not imposing immediate sanctions, the Pentagon will stop contracting with these firms in…

Reason

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

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