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Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there

The Independent UK

Colin Jost reveals ‘too ridiculous’ Hegseth sketch became reality

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The Independent UK

Pentagon Officials Blindsided by Hegseth's Poland Troop Halt: 'We Had No Idea This Was Going to Happen'

The decision comes just weeks after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fueling broader concerns among NATO allies

Latin Times

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SNL’s Colin Jost said Hegseth sketch was rejected for being too ridiculous — then it happened in real life

Secretary of Defense made headlines last month for quoting a fake Bible verse from ‘Pulp Fiction’ during a sermon

The Independent UK

Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading.

The Conversation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Halts US Troop Deployment to Poland as America Pivots Away from European Allies

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled another troop deployment to Poland after halting deployments to Romania and withdrawing troops from Germany amid tensions with Berlin.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon ‘blindsided’ as Hegseth scraps deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland

An internal Pentagon email outlined options to punish Nato allies deemed to have not supported Trump’s war in Iran

The Independent UK

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Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget

Sen. Mark Kelly says it "feels like that number was just kind of pulled out of thin air."

Reason

When will the Iran war end? The US can’t even decide when it began

A state department document seeks to justify the war as part of a years-long conflict

The Guardian - US

You’ve seen Operation Epic Fury, now come play Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell, a savage takedown of Trump’s Iran debacle, on Capitol Hill

Time to rack up those Truth Social Posts.

We Got This Covered

White House to Host 9-Hour Prayer Festival: Rededicate 250, National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving

A prayer rally in Washington, backed by Trump's administration, aims to 'rededicate' America to God, sparking debate over the intertwining of politics and religion.

International Business Times UK

Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth

The White House has singled out the UK for criticism in the past over its reluctance to be drawn into the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard

‘Nothing left in a military sense’: NYT report reveals how far Trump and Hegseth’s Iran victory claims strayed from reality

They painted a much rosier picture.

We Got This Covered

While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They’re Getting Short-Changed

Spouses of deployed military say they’re struggling with the costs of child care, groceries, housing.

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International Business Times UK

Old-Fashioned Alpha Male? Pete Hegseth Mocked For Seeming To Wear Makeup At Hearing

Pete Hegseth faced backlash after a viral hearing video showed him making 'duck lips,' reviving denied allegations about drinking and his fitness for high office.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth to headline DC faith rally with far-right and Christian nationalist speakers

Lineup to include pastor who called Democratic platform ‘demonic’, Christian author who said he would die in fight to overturn 2020 election and rabbi who has defended torture

The Independent UK

Trump’s remarkable military failure shows abject fiasco of his Iran war

ANALYSIS: Sources tell The Independent that at least 60 per cent of Iran’s missiles have survived the Israeli-US attacks while its nuclear facilities remain largely undamaged amid delusion in the White House, reports world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Why Trump’s Pentagon wants to rebrand the Iran war

From the Trump administration’s point of view, renaming the military operation would restart a 60-day clock that requires congressional approval for war, one official said

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The Economic Times

China urges Pakistan to step up Iran-US mediation: Chinese media

China is pushing Pakistan to boost its role in mediating talks between Iran and the United States. This comes as discussions focus on stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a US Senator has voiced doubts about Pakistan's neutrality. These concerns arise from reports of Iranian military aircraft being allowed…

Euronews

Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

The Economic Times

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz

Kuwait alleges Iran attempted an attack on Bubiyan Island. This incident occurs as U.S. President Trump visits China. Tensions are high in the Persian Gulf. Israel has deployed air defense to the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention. Norway reports stranded vessels due to shipping…

The Times of India

Hegseth pushes Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 as Congress presses Pentagon over Iran war costs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget amid congressional scrutiny over the Iran war's escalating costs, now at $29 billion. Lawmakers questioned the strain on weapons stockpiles, while Hegseth acknowledged increased production to support ongoing operations and future needs.

International Business Times

Iran War Has Cost Taxpayers At Least $29 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says

Jules W. Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, said that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers at least $29 billion so far.

The Times of India

‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad's mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani bases. Pakistan denies these claims, stating aircraft were for diplomatic arrangements. Broader scrutiny of Pakistan's mediation role has emerged within the Trump administration due to stalled talks and Iran's…

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Faces 'Brutal' Congressional Grill Over Unauthorised, $1.5 Trillion Budget 'Disastrous' Iran War

On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth returned to Congress to discuss Ukraine, Iran and Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request.

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