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2026-03-26 21:40:09

Pentagon Staffers Slag Hegseth as Dumb McNamara

Pentagon staffers mock Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with the nickname "Dumb McNamara," comparing his aggressive Iran war stance to the Vietnam-era secretary's failed strategy. Trump praised Hegseth as an early supporter of military action. read more

2026-03-19 01:30:48

Pentagon Denies Gum Chewing at Troop Ceremony

The Pentagon denied Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was chewing gum ahead of a dignified transfer for six troops killed in the Iran war. The administration faces criticism over ceremony decorum, including a prior incident where Trump wore a baseball cap. read more

2026-03-06 01:40:11

The Pentagon labels AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, effective immediately. The unprecedented move could force government contractors to stop using its Claude chatbot. Critics call it a dangerous misuse of authority meant for foreign adversaries. read more

2025-03-29 10:40:03

Controversy Surrounds Phil Hegseth's Role as Pentagon Liaison Officer

Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, faces concerns over nepotism as his brother, Phil Hegseth, assumes a key advisor role at the Pentagon. Phil's background includes founding a podcast company, leading to questions about his qualifications for the position. read more

2025-03-25 22:50:47

Pentagon Warns of Russian Hackers Targeting Signal Messaging App

The Pentagon warns of Russian hacker infiltration on the Signal app after Trump administration officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, discussed secret military plans in a group chat with a journalist. read more

2025-03-25 18:20:05

"Pentagon's Rapid Response X Account Accused of Suppressing Information"

Elon Musk's X app, owned by The Pentagon, faced backlash for labeling a journalist as deceitful over Yemen text leaks. A Community Note pointing out discrepancies was removed from the post, sparking controversy over transparency. read more

2025-03-20 00:40:41

"Defense Department Removes Thousands of Websites to Comply with Trump"

The Pentagon is removing web pages about Holocaust remembrance and 9/11 to comply with a Trump directive on diversity and inclusion, despite the administration's focus on combating antisemitism. The takedowns have sparked controversy and criticism. read more

2025-03-14 19:40:44

Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment Closed Sparking Controversy

Pete Hegseth closes Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment, a strategic planning office for future conflicts, sparking controversy. Critics, including Sen. Jack Reed, call the move "shortsighted," while some Republicans welcome the savings. read more

2025-02-23 17:50:47

Former Fox News Host Defends Trump's Pentagon Firings

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, now serving as Donald Trump's defense secretary, defends Trump's recent Pentagon firing spree. He argues that the president has the right to select his advisors and dismisses accusations of political loyalty tests. read more

2025-02-23 16:10:03

Trump Defends Pentagon Firings Amid Criticism Over Political Motives

Defense Secretary Hegseth defends Pentagon firings under President Trump, citing previous administrations making similar changes. The dismissals, including the removal of Gen. Brown as Joint Chiefs chairman, are deemed necessary by Hegseth to align with the administration's national security vision. read more

2025-01-29 19:50:05

Trump Administration Strips Gen. Mark Milley's Security Detail

Pentagon removes Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearances in response to Trump's criticism, prompting a review of his military grade. Concerns arise over potential retroactive demotion and impact on retirement benefits. read more

2025-01-24 23:40:04

Trump Administration Considers Dismantling Civilian Protection Center of Excellence

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the Pentagon office that focuses on preventing civilian deaths from military operations by potentially abolishing the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence, which was established under the Biden administration following an increase in civilian casualties during Trump's term. read more

2024-11-08 13:10:07

Pentagon Anxious Over Trump's Return to White House in 2025

Anxious Pentagon officials are concerned about potential upheaval as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in 2025, fearing his threat to use military force against political opponents. read more

2024-08-08 00:10:09

Attorneys Slam Defense Secretary for Revoked 9/11 Plotters' Plea

Defense attorneys for alleged 9/11 plotters criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for revoking a plea deal to spare them from the death penalty, calling the move "corrupt." They expressed concern over the chaotic impact on the lengthy court proceedings. /11 read more