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The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

President Donald Trumpwill be on Washington’s National Mall on Wednesday seeking to deliver a campaign-style rally that gets Americans excited about his presidency and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits

The Independent UK

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Amid a worsening flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy are once again requiring new recruits to get vaccinated against the influenza virus, according to ABC News. The move comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the…

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Another top US army officer abruptly steps down under war secy Hegseth's watch

General Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to exit Afghanistan in 2021, is stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa after just 18 months. His departure aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's initiative to reduce senior military leadership. The Army is reportedly considering downgrading the command, a…

The Times of India

Military Reverses Course and Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for New Recruits

The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have reinstated mandatory influenza vaccinations for new recruits, reversing a policy change implemented earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military health officials linked the absence of flu immunization requirements to outbreaks at several training facilities.

Latin Times

Hegseth’s Air Force quietly brings back flu vaccine rule for recruits after more than 200 fall sick at base

As of June 19, around 222 flu cases were reported on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

The Independent UK

Fired by Hegseth, Former Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Primary and Heads to South Carolina Congressional Showdown

Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy rear admiral who was dismissed earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a controversial Pentagon leadership shakeup, has won the Democratic primary runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, setting up a high-profile general election battle that is already drawing national attention.

Latin Times

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GOP Insider Warns Trump's 'Young Henchmen' Are Plotting Permanent Power: 'The Deep State Firings Have Begun'

Longtime Republican strategist William Kristol warns that President Donald Trump's 'young henchmen' are driving a purge inside key US agencies and pushing an authoritarian agenda.

International Business Times UK

Trump Flouts Constitution in Pennsylvania Speech, Saying He'd 'Like to Run' For Third Term in 2028

Donald Trump's recent speech in Pennsylvania falsely claimed Iran's military capabilities were decimated, contradicting his own previous statements and independent reports on Iran's current military status.

International Business Times UK

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews

Pete Hegseth’s military overhaul hits another top general as Donahue exits

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The Independent UK

NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in…

France 24

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

The Independent UK

Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina

Nancy Lacore will spearhead effort to flip Republican House seat in November’s midterm elections

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Iran war actual cost: How much fund Donald Trump's U.S. is spending in conflict against Tehran? Amount will shock Americans

Iran war comes with a high cost for President Donald Trump and the U.S. As experts still trying to gauge the actual cost of the Iran war.

The Times of India

Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion as Iran war costs rise

The Pentagon has put forth a request for an additional $80 billion to enhance funding aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran. This appeal arrives during the Trump administration's drive for elevated defense spending. With certain Democrats expressing trepidation regarding financial implications and war expenditures, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…

The Economic Times

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

The Independent UK

Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

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Evening Standard

UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

Salon

Hegseth wants to turn back the clock

The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it

The Guardian - UK

Four months after the horrific Iran school bombing, fears grow that Trump and Hegseth will bury the truth

A secretive investigation into the attack that killed at least 175 has concluded, reports suggest. Will its findings ever see the light of day?

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Targets Bad-Looking 'Fat Generals' As Top Brass Face New Height And Weight Checks Twice A Year

Pete Hegseth announces a military fitness reset, targeting overweight personnel and enforcing biannual physical tests to enhance readiness and discipline across all ranks.

The Economic Times

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While some senators decry the outcome as a failure, others believe the nation is safer. Lawmakers now face the task of explaining the war, replenishing military supplies, and securing a fragile…

Reason

America Spent a Fortune Shooting Down Cheap Drones. Now the Missile Stores Are Bare.

After burning through interceptors in the Iran war, the U.S. faces a dire math problem: Enemies can build drones faster than America can build missiles.

The Guardian - US

DC’s ‘renovated’ pool reflects the Trump administration’s dangerous hubris

When asked what his takeaways from the Iran war were, Trump said he believed there were no limits to his power

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