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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

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

Catholic Church Response to Pentagon Pressure Claim: Pope Leo XIV Continues Defiant Anti-War Rhetoric

Vatican and Pentagon dispute claims of pressure as Pope Leo XIV maintains defiant anti-war rhetoric and calls for global peace and disarmament.

International Business Times UK

US judge rules Pentagon has violated his order in press access case

Paul Friedman grants New York Times’s motion to force implementation of earlier ruling that gutted restrictive new policy

The Guardian - US

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Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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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

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

‘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…

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Survivors of Deadly Drone Strike in Kuwait Dispute U.S. Account, Say Base Was 'Unprepared'

In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the conflict has left thousands of people dead across the Middle East, as well as 13 U.S. service members killed and 381 others wounded, according to data from U.S. Central Command.

Latin Times

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

Pentagon insiders and diplomats question what Trump has actually accomplished in Iran: ‘They’ll threaten us in the long term’

‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle without the US massively redefining our strategic objectives,’ a defense official said

The Independent UK

Why colluding with King Donald’s insanity is the only game in town

The madness is contagious – and nowhere has this been more in evidence than in the two-week ceasefire with Iran

The Guardian - UK

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

‘It’s my show, you can go!’ Chris Cuomo tells Bill O’Reilly he can leave after being told to keep quiet

Chris Cuomo told Bill O’Reilly to leave his show as the pair got into a heated exchange about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The Independent UK

'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

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Metal Hammer

"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

International Business Times UK

Who Is Seth Harp? Journalist at Center of Delta Force Secrets Leak Involving Army Veteran Courtney Williams

US Army veteran Courtney Williams, formerly with Delta Force, faces federal charges for allegedly leaking SECRET-level military tactics to journalist Seth Harp, sparking national debate on whistleblowing and security.

International Business Times UK

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

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth snaps at ‘rude’ NBC reporter during Iran war press conference

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth scolded an NBC reporter during a press conference on Wednesday (8 April) when she asked about Iranian missiles.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: a tale of two ceasefires as US and Iran claim different terms

US and Iran can’t seem to agree on much of their fragile two-week ceasefire agreement – key US politics stories from Wednesday 8 April at a glance

Reason

D.C. Circuit Declines to Stay Department of War's "Supply-Chain Risk" Designation of Claude

From today's order by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson, Gregory Katsas, and Neomi Rao in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Dep't of… The post D.C. Circuit Declines to Stay Department of War's "Supply-Chain Risk" Designation of Claude appeared first on Reason.com.

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

Karoline Leavitt floundered as reporters pressed her on Trump’s terrible ‘civilization will die tonight’ threat

ANALYSIS: The only defense the White House press secretary seemed able to come up with is that words have no meaning, writes Holly Baxter

International Business Times 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.

The Independent UK

US declares ‘V for Victory’ in Iran but chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon continues

A major escalation in Lebanon by Israel threatens to derail the Iran ceasefire less than a day after it was announced

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