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fromTruthout
51 minutes ago

Hegseth Dismisses Testimony of US Soldiers Who Said They Were Put in Danger as "Falsehoods"

Troop deaths are tragic but seen as a consequence of conflict, despite conflicting accounts from surviving soldiers regarding military preparedness.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 hours ago

The Most Explosive Moments From Pete Hegseth's House Hearing

Hegseth emphasizes the need for increased military funding and criticizes war critics as the U.S.'s biggest adversary.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways

The Pentagon estimates the US-Israel war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far, with ongoing discussions about future funding needs.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Democrat Confronts Pete Hegseth Over Fake Bible Quote: I'm Also a Fan of Pulp Fiction'

Rep. Salud Carbajal confronted Pete Hegseth over a fake Bible quote used during a Pentagon prayer service, which was actually from Pulp Fiction.
Washington DC
fromBreaking Defense
1 day ago

Pentagon formally requests name change to War Department, setting up fight with Dems - Breaking Defense

The Pentagon has proposed changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War, estimating costs of $51.5 million for implementation.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
13 hours ago

Digest: Pinterest Launches CTV Audiences; Google Signs Pentagon Deal; Anthropic Builds AI Agent Marketplace

Pinterest launches CTV audiences to enhance advertising performance through intent-driven user signals and measurement capabilities.
#google
fromTNW | Google
2 days ago
Tech industry

580+ Google employees including DeepMind researchers urge Pichai to refuse classified Pentagon AI deal

Over 580 Google employees urge CEO Sundar Pichai to reject classified military AI work for the Pentagon due to ethical concerns.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use

Over 600 Google employees demand the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified purposes.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Google
2 days ago

580+ Google employees including DeepMind researchers urge Pichai to refuse classified Pentagon AI deal

Over 580 Google employees urge CEO Sundar Pichai to reject classified military AI work for the Pentagon due to ethical concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Google employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI use

Over 600 Google employees demand the company block Pentagon use of its AI models for classified purposes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

JD Vance Repeatedly Questioned' If Pentagon Gave Trump Accurate War Info, Reveals Explosive Report

Vice President JD Vance questions the accuracy of Pentagon information regarding the war in Iran and its impact on U.S. military resources.
#us-military
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
World news
fromAxios
1 month ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
World news
fromAxios
1 month ago

Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East

The U.S. is considering a significant troop surge in the Middle East amid negotiations with Iran to end the war.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Ombudsman Who Warned of Attempted Control' Over Military Paper

The Pentagon fired the ombudsman of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about editorial independence and control over the military newspaper.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hegseth Smirks as He Takes 2 Questions From TMZ DC at Pentagon Briefing, Including Do You Feel You're on a Power Trip?'

My only thought process is to ensure that our warfighters have everything they need to be successful, defeat and destroy the enemy, and they come home. I want them to feel empowered to have every authority they need within our rules and within our law to bring maximum violence to the enemy.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Hegseth Just Sent an Alarming Message to the Rest of the World

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed Estonia's defense minister that the delivery of six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems would be delayed until after the war with Iran, raising significant concerns about U.S. reliability as a defense partner.
Europe news
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Pentagon Reportedly Warned Will Take Six Months to Clear Strait of Hormuz of Iranian Mines

Clearing the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian mines could take up to six months after the conflict ends.
#iran
fromFortune
6 days ago
World news

Trump's strategy for a mined-shut Strait of Hormuz: appease Joe Rogan with psychedelics and weed | Fortune

fromAxios
1 month ago
World news

Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war

World news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump's strategy for a mined-shut Strait of Hormuz: appease Joe Rogan with psychedelics and weed | Fortune

Iran's mining of the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant threat to global oil supply and U.S. military response timelines.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pentagon Officials Question What Trump Accomplished in Iran: Won't Actually Change Anything'

Trump's declaration of victory in Iran is questioned by Pentagon officials amid contradictory information about a ceasefire agreement.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iran war: IRGC says US campuses in Middle East at risk

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has instructed staff and students at US universities to stay away from campuses amid escalating tensions in the region.
World news
fromAxios
1 month ago

Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war

The Pentagon is considering military options, including ground operations and blockades, to influence the outcome of the war with Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top Republican Accuses Trump Admin of Keeing Congress In the Dark on Iran: They're Not Telling Us Things'

Rep. Mike Rogers criticized the Pentagon for lack of clear information regarding Iran and potential military actions.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Autonomous weapons will be 'key and essential part' of warfare, Joint Chiefs chair says

Gen. Dan Caine stated that autonomous weapons are going to be a 'key and essential part of everything we do' in future warfare, indicating a significant shift in military strategy.
Artificial intelligence
#navy
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing

Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted amid tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and frustrations over Navy shipbuilding progress.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader's departure

John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, was fired amid tensions with defense secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior Pentagon officials.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pentagon says Navy secretary is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leader

Navy Secretary John Phelan unexpectedly left his position amid ongoing military leadership shakeups during President Trump's second term.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing

Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted amid tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and frustrations over Navy shipbuilding progress.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader's departure

John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, was fired amid tensions with defense secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior Pentagon officials.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Pentagon says Navy secretary is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leader

Navy Secretary John Phelan unexpectedly left his position amid ongoing military leadership shakeups during President Trump's second term.
Science
fromTNW | Next-Featured
6 days ago

Pentagon selects three microreactor companies for Air Force bases as military nuclear programme advances toward 2030

The Pentagon has selected three companies for its Advanced Nuclear Power for Installations program to deploy microreactors at military bases by 2030.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran attacks ships and Israel conducts airstrikes amid ongoing ceasefire discussions.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?

John Phelan was fired as US Navy Secretary amid military leadership changes during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
#anthropic
fromAxios
6 days ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Washington DC

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
6 days ago

Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings

Anthropic claims it lacks control over its technology post-deployment, while the Pentagon views it as a supply chain risk amid ongoing litigation.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Washington DC

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
Media industry
fromAxios
6 days ago

John Phelan out as U.S. Navy secretary

Phelan is departing the administration immediately, with Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao taking over in an acting capacity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pentagon asks for $54bn in pivot towards AI-powered war

David Petraeus stated that the proposed funding represents the largest single commitment to autonomous warfare in history, emphasizing the scale of the Pentagon's shift towards AI-powered military operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Pentagon released its UFO videos so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is what I found

In June 2021, the Pentagon released a report confirming that it could not explain more than 140 incidents of flying objects reported by navy officers over the previous two decades.
OMG science
US news
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

The Pentagon canceled the OCX program for GPS control due to insurmountable issues after 16 years and nearly $8 billion in costs.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The problem with America's $1 trillion military budget

US defense spending is projected to exceed $1 trillion, driven by a proposed $1.5 trillion budget for 2027 and high costs of military weapons.
#openai
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
Media industry

Digest: Price Drops for ChatGPT Ads; Google in Talks with Pentagon; Publishing Giants Plan Cuts

fromAxios
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Scoop: Altman told staff he tried to "save" Anthropic in Pentagon clash

Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Price Drops for ChatGPT Ads; Google in Talks with Pentagon; Publishing Giants Plan Cuts

OpenAI is reducing ad prices on ChatGPT while Google negotiates a deal with the Pentagon for its Gemini AI models.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: Altman told staff he tried to "save" Anthropic in Pentagon clash

Altman navigated a tense negotiation between OpenAI and the Pentagon, aiming to de-escalate tensions while pursuing a deal for classified use of AI systems.
#ai
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

A compromise on AI use between Anthropic and the Pentagon is challenging but possible with lawful use agreements.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate Democrats are trying to 'codify' Anthropic's red lines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Adam Schiff advocates for human oversight in autonomous weapons and opposes Pentagon's actions against Anthropic.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

A Pentagon official profited up to $24 million from selling shares in Elon Musk's AI company while overseeing defense AI initiatives.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Judges Deny Anthropic Relief in Claude Military AI Ban, Set May Oral Arguments

The D.C. Circuit upheld the Pentagon's blacklist of Anthropic's Claude AI models, allowing continued barring from military contracts during litigation.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

A compromise on AI use between Anthropic and the Pentagon is challenging but possible with lawful use agreements.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate Democrats are trying to 'codify' Anthropic's red lines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

Adam Schiff advocates for human oversight in autonomous weapons and opposes Pentagon's actions against Anthropic.
#hegseth
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare

A Pentagon prayer by Secretary Hegseth invoked violent imagery and religious justification for war, offending many across different beliefs.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's Holy War Is an Unholy Nightmare

A Pentagon prayer by Secretary Hegseth invoked violent imagery and religious justification for war, offending many across different beliefs.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon has started kicking trans troops out of the military, DOJ says

The Pentagon is actively removing transgender service members under Trump's military ban, with separation processes initiated against two plaintiffs.
Right-wing politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Praying Pete Hegseth Accidentally Quotes Pulp Fiction Instead of Bible

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's prayer at the Pentagon included a paraphrased version of a famous Pulp Fiction monologue referencing Ezekiel 25:17.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Hegseth says US blockade to continue, ready for new attacks on Iran energy

US maintains military blockade of Iran while preferring diplomatic resolution, remaining prepared for potential attacks on Iran's energy facilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pray With Me Please': Pete Hegseth Reads Fake Bible Quote From Pulp Fiction' During Pentagon Prayer Service

The path of the downed aviator is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of camaraderie and duty shepherds the lost through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children.
Right-wing politics
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Pentagon announces senior appointments to CIO's office

Five officials appointed to the Pentagon's CIO office to enhance technology management and drive transformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Pentagon accused of 'cover-up' after failing to release UFO videos

The Pentagon missed a deadline to release UAP videos, leading to accusations of a cover-up and calls for transparency from lawmakers.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Hegseth's Unholy War

Hegseth invoked Psalm 18, in which King David says he did not turn back until his enemies were 'consumed.' His enemies 'cried for help, but there was none to save them.'
Right-wing politics
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.
Science
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#press-policy
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Rejects Pentagon's New Press Policy Trashes Pete Hegseth

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon's press policy, criticizing attempts to circumvent previous court rulings on media restrictions.
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Rejects Pentagon's New Press Policy Trashes Pete Hegseth

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon's press policy, criticizing attempts to circumvent previous court rulings on media restrictions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon's new policy, introduced under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, allows for the revocation of press badges if journalists solicit unauthorized disclosures from military personnel.
Media industry
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

It Was Chaos': US Troops Who Survived Deadly Iranian Attack Dispute Pentagon's Version of Events

Survivors of the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait claim the Pentagon misrepresented the preparedness and safety of their position.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
#pete-hegseth
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

NEW POLL: Pete Hegseth's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom Amid Iran War

Pete Hegseth's approval rating has plummeted to 35% amid controversies and disapproval from independents and GOP-leaners.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

NEW POLL: Pete Hegseth's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom Amid Iran War

Pete Hegseth's approval rating has plummeted to 35% amid controversies and disapproval from independents and GOP-leaners.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for overwhelming violence' against enemies

Pete Hegseth called for violent action against enemies during a Pentagon prayer service, emphasizing a shift in the military chaplain corps towards evangelical influence.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

GOP Congressman Puzzled After Learning Pete Hegseth Sacked Brilliant' Top Army Officer: I'd Look Into It Immediately'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George's retirement for a leadership change aligned with Trump's vision for the Army.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

Pentagon Demands Retraction Over Insider-Trading Allegations

The Pentagon demands a retraction of a report alleging insider trading by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker before the Iran war.
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
Intellectual property law
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Court blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting, finds Trump administration's 'kill switch' claim had no evidence - Silicon Canals

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, citing violations of legal procedures and First Amendment rights.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joy Reid Lashes Out at Trump Crew As Dumb Idiots' and A**holes' Amid Pentagon Racism Bombshell

Joy Reid criticized Trump's administration for racism and lack of diversity in the military, highlighting disparities in representation among officers.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

ONE SHEET: Hegseth's End Run, the $580M Iran Bet, Bari Weiss's Rough Quarter

The Pentagon is defying a federal court ruling by restricting press access and relocating journalists' workspace.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

ONE SHEET: Hegseth's End Run, the $580M Iran Bet, Bari Weiss's Rough Quarter

The Pentagon is defying a federal court ruling by restricting press access and relocating journalists' workspace.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's blacklist of AI company Anthropic | CBC News

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic over AI safety concerns and alleged violations of rights.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

The U.S. military has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision weapons at a rate that has alarmed some Pentagon officials.
World news
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. judge blocks Trump's 'Orwellian notion' to label Anthropic a supply chain risk and ban Claude from the government | Fortune

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic as a supply chain risk, criticizing the Trump administration's punitive measures.
Media industry
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Pentagon Revises Restrictions on Journalists - By Essentially Kicking Them Out

The DOD has implemented a policy restricting journalist access to the Pentagon, requiring escorts and moving them to an annex outside the building.
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