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fromPoynter
2 days ago

You won't believe why the Pentagon barred photographers from its briefings - Poynter

The Defense Department has barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that his staff deemed 'unflattering,' according to two people familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Pentagon says about 140 troops injured in war with Iran, 8 severely

Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in conflict with Iran, with seven troops killed by drones and missiles, though most injuries are minor and 108 have returned to duty.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Public won't see Venezuela second strike video: Hegseth

Hegseth said the video would be shown to the House and Senate armed services committees on Wednesday, with Adm. Frank Bradley, whom Hegseth has said ordered the strike, on hand.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Does Pete Hegseth even believe that war crimes exist? | Sidney Blumenthal

Pete Hegseth assumed an unapproved 'Secretary of War' title and appears to have ordered lethal drone strikes amid shifting accounts and withheld information.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Democrats urge Pentagon to release video of strike on alleged drug boat

Pentagon faces demands to release video of a Caribbean strike that killed 11 amid accusations the follow-up killing of stranded men may be unlawful.
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fromAxios
3 months ago

Scoop: Democrats call Trump's bluff on releasing Venezuelan boat strike video

Democrats demand release of Pentagon footage of September 2 Caribbean strikes amid allegations a follow-up strike killed survivors and calls for Hegseth's resignation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Top Republican Calls Out Trump Pentagon Over 'Unsettling Trend'

Sen. Roger Wicker criticized the Pentagon for pursuing policies that diverge from President Trump's orders and for reduced information sharing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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fromTruthout
4 months ago

US Strikes Two Boats in Pacific Ocean as Hegseth Pledges "Strikes Will Continue, Day After Day"

U.S. forces conducted multiple boat bombings in the eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 37 deaths and expanding regional combat operations without presented evidence.
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