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Pete Hegseth
Trump's $14 billion bargaining chip: Taiwan arms sale looms over Xi summit
A proposed $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan is a focal point in upcoming meetings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Report claims US soldier death toll in Iran conflict exceeds Pentagon data
A Washington Post report alleges that the number of US service member deaths in the Middle East is higher than the figures officially disclosed by the Pentagon.
Pentagon Mandates Testosterone Testing for Male Troops Aged 30 and Over
The Pentagon has issued mandatory testosterone screening guidelines for male service members aged 30 and older.
Pentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe
The Pentagon is evaluating options to withdraw between 25,000 and 40,000 troops from Europe as part of a review of its military presence.
Images show extensive damage to US facilities in Iranian attacks
Images from CBS suggest significant damage to US military facilities in the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.
Trump Weighs Major Iran Strikes as IRGC Attacks Tanker
US President Donald Trump is weighing renewed large-scale military strikes on Iran while the IRGC struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Experts Flag Two US Strikes in Iran for Potential War Crimes
A UN-backed mission released a report claiming the United States committed war crimes during two strikes in Iran on February 28.
US making major progress towards Army base in Poland, says Donald Trump
United States is making progress on plans for a permanent Army base in Poland, according to President Donald Trump.
Why was an impeachment resolution introduced against the US Defense Secretary?
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over unauthorized military action against Iran.
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month
The Congressional Budget Office reported the six-month U.S. war with Iran has cost $38 billion with ongoing monthly increases.
US military conducts polygraph tests on Joint Staff members regarding leaks
The US military conducted polygraph tests on approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff to investigate leaks regarding diminished weapons stocks.
US military plans regarding Iran expansion exceed initial expectations
US military plans regarding Iran have expanded beyond initial expectations according to a report citing Pete Hegseth.
Ukrainian drones strike Rostov residential areas as Zelensky visits United Kingdom
Ukrainian drones attacked residential areas in Rostov, Russia, causing heavy destruction, while Volodymyr Zelensky visited the United Kingdom and plans to meet Donald Trump in the United States.
Pentagon creates new reporting category for Iran war casualties
The Pentagon has introduced a new category for reporting Iran war casualties starting July 7, 2026, complicating the tally according to a New York Times report.
US judge questions Trump administration policy on transgender soldiers
A US federal judge questioned the Trump administration's policy on transgender soldiers, asking for clarification on differences between testosterone treatment for transgender troops and other soldiers.
Donald Trump honors four US service members at Dover Air Force Base
US President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Middle East during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
Donald Trump threatens Iran with strikes over Strait of Hormuz conflict
US President Donald Trump threatened military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing conflict and rising oil prices.
Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf oil shipments following United States warnings
Iran threatens to halt Gulf oil flows and target regional infrastructure in response to United States airstrikes and President Donald Trump's warning against shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump downplays prospects for negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump downplayed immediate prospects of negotiations with Iran amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.
Pentagon reports 37.5 billion dollar cost for ongoing Iran conflict
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the ongoing war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and urged urgent supplemental funding as the Pentagon warned of strains to military readiness.