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What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – commonly called the CREC – drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. More recently, media reports highlighted a Pentagon prayer led by Hegseth and his pastor, Brooks Potteiger, in which they praised President Donald…

The Conversation

Who’s who in the secret group advising Trump on Iran - who has been left out of the planning?

President Donald Trump is huddling with small circle of trusted advisers about whether to join Israeli military offensive

The Independent UK

First Thing: European ministers to hold talks with Iran as US considers whether to join war

Friday’s meeting comes a day after Trump said he would decide whether to attack Iran ‘within two weeks’. Plus, Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied Ice agents entry to stadium

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Trump news at a glance: President mulls whether ‘bunker busters’ can destroy Iranian nuclear site

Trump has signalled that he wants two weeks to decide whether or not to strike Iran – key US politics stories from 19 June

The Guardian - US

CNN data analyst says Americans agree with Trump on keeping Iran nuke free: A lot more popular than ‘would think’

Just under 80 percent of US adults surveyed by the broadcaster in April – some two months before the latest escalations in the Middle East – agreed with the president

The Independent UK

Dubya Dubya II: Democrats see echoes of Bush Iraq War push in Trump’s Iran nukes rhetoric

“If this president wants to completely ignore the intelligence community, we are playing in dangerous ground,” one senator warned

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth urged his staff to take a ‘passive’ approach to celebrating Juneteenth, report claims

Juneteenth was named a federal holiday four years ago under then-President Joe Biden

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Trump Has Also Sidelined Tulsi Gabbard From Iran War Deliberations: Report

President Donald Trump has reportedly sidelined DNI Tulsi Gabbard and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from deliberations regarding next steps on the war between Iran and Israel

Latin Times

Trump brushing off MAGA base on Iran for this new power trio of GOP hawks who won his ear

President is increasingly turning to a handful of Iran hardliners and brushing off the MAGA isolationists that got him elected to a second term

The Independent UK

Hegseth reportedly orders ‘passive approach to Juneteenth’ at Pentagon

Messaging request for holiday marking Black emancipation comes as Trump administration wages anti-DEI campaign

The Guardian - US

Trump Reportedly Freezes Out His Defense Secretary in Iran Planning: 'Nobody Is Talking to Hegseth'

Despite holding the title of defense secretary, Pete Hegseth has been reportedly iced out from Trump's war planning talks on Iran.

Latin Times

Trump approved Iran attack plans on Tuesday but then decided to hold off, report says

President still weighing U.S. intervention in Middle East in hope Tehran will back down

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president equivocates on Iran as US split over intervention

Possibility of US intervention is exposing sharp divisions in president Donald Trump’s base – key US politics stories from 18 June

The Guardian - US

‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran

The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.

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The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth suggests he would disobey court ruling against deploying military in LA

Defense secretary had contentious hearing in which he sparred with Democratic senators over various issues

The Independent UK

Meet General ‘Gorilla’: Iran hawk has become Hegseth’s go-to adviser as US involvement in Middle East crisis intensifies

‘He’s got the look of the general that both Hegseth and Trump are looking for,’ one former official said

Latin Times

Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer.

The Independent UK

Hegseth says renaming military bases after Civil War soldiers who fought for slavery is ‘important for morale’

Defense secretary claims veterans and active-duty troops are thankful the previous names are returning to bases formerly named after confederate generals and officers

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Latin Times

Hegseth Attempts to Cut Off Democratic Senator After Asking If He Discussed Security Firing With MAGA Influencer: 'Your Time is Up'

Sen. Jacky Rosen received no response after pointedly asking if Laura Loomer had consulted regarding the dismissal of Gen. Haugh in April.

The Independent UK

‘You’re either feckless or complicit!’ Hegseth refuses to say if Laura Loomer was consulted on General Haugh firing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was accused of being either “feckless or complicit” for firing U.S. Cyber Command head Gen. Timothy Haugh at the urging of far-right activist Laura Loomer, a rabid supporter of Donald Trump who has the ear of the president.

The Independent UK

How has the US shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East?

The U.S. is shifting military aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks

Euronews

Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East

US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.

Latin Times

Trump Berated Hegseth After Soldiers Had a 'Good Time' at Military Parade Instead of Appearing 'Menacing,' Author Claims

Donald Trump reportedly berated Pete Hegseth over a military parade that failed to appear "menacing," blaming soldiers for looking too cheerful.

Evening Standard

Fact check: China has made only one public statement on Chagos Islands deal

Different claims have been made as to whether or not China supports the deal between the UK and Mauritius.

The Independent UK

US Air Force shifts military planes to Europe to ‘provide options’ as Iran crisis heats up

At least 30 aerial refueling aircraft spotted crossing Atlantic as Middle East tensions explode

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