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Hegseth Orders Testosterone Screening for US Troops
Defense Secretary Hegseth mandates testosterone screening for troops 30 and older, sparking debate on readiness, privacy, and hormone therapy.
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Defense & AerospacePolitics
Pentagon Releases Fourth Batch of UFO Files, 40 New Records
The Pentagon released its fourth batch of declassified UFO files, including 40 new records with military encounter reports dating from 1949 to 2025.
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PoliticsTechnology
Warren Demands Full Disclosure of Pentagon AI Contracts
Senator Elizabeth Warren demands the Pentagon and seven AI companies release full military contract details, citing surveillance and weapons concerns.
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PoliticsSocial Issues
Lawsuit Seeks Release of Pentagon's Secret Scout Deal
James Dale sues the Pentagon to release its secret agreement with Scouting America, seeking answers on whether it agreed to ban transgender youth.
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Military & DefensePolitics
Top US Army Commander in Europe Resigns in Hegseth Overhaul
Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, steps down after 18 months as Hegseth continues his Pentagon overhaul.
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InternationalMilitary
Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion More for Iran War Costs
The Pentagon told lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, as Congress debates the financial toll of the 3.5-month conflict.
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PoliticsNational
Hegseth Blocks Navy Promotions in Anti-DEI Campaign
Defense Secretary Hegseth blocked at least 40 senior military promotions targeting diversity-linked officers, sparking debate on meritocracy.
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MilitaryPolitics
Hegseth Blocks Black Admiral's Promotion in Anti-DEI Push
Pete Hegseth blocked a Black Navy admiral's promotion after he fixed a major crisis, part of a broader purge of diversity initiatives.
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PoliticsMilitary
Sen. Jim Banks Secures Anti-DEI Amendment in Defense Bill
Sen. Jim Banks secured an anti-DEI amendment in the $1.15 trillion defense bill, targeting Biden-era diversity policies and pushing merit-based promotions.
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National Security
Pentagon Lockdown Triggered by False Alarm, Officials Say
Parts of the Pentagon were locked down Thursday after sensors detected an air quality issue. Officials later confirmed the incident was a false alarm.
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International RelationsTechnology
BYD, Alibaba Denounce Pentagon Blacklisting as Baseless
Chinese tech giants BYD, Alibaba, Baidu, and NIO reject Pentagon claims of military ties after being added to the 1260H list, calling it unjustified.
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National SecurityTrade
Alibaba, BYD Added to Pentagon China Military List
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, and other Chinese tech firms to its 1260H list, blocking US defense contracts and escalating tensions.
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PoliticsAdministration
Trump Administration: Pardons, Immigration, Pentagon Shifts
Trump pardons former Rep. Steve Buyer; judge strikes down immigration policy; Hegseth sparks D-Day, Navy promotion controversies; RFK Jr. disengaged.
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PoliticsMilitary
Navy Women Fear Career Ceiling After Hegseth Cuts Promotions
Hegseth removed all women from the Navy's one-star admiral promotion list, sparking fears among female officers of a permanent career ceiling.
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PoliticsMilitary
Pentagon Cuts Faith Codes from 200 to 31 in Chaplain Reform
The Pentagon removed 180 faiths from the military's recognized religions list, cutting faith codes from over 200 to 31 in a major overhaul.
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PoliticsNational Security
Jan. 6 Defendant Now Works at Pentagon Security Role
A Jan. 6 defendant who expressed shame for his role in the Capitol riot now works as a Pentagon political appointee in a classified counterterrorism role.
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National SecurityTechnology
Adversaries Track US Troops via Commercial Phone Apps
Bipartisan lawmakers demand Pentagon action after CENTCOM confirms foreign adversaries exploit commercial location data to track US troops in war zones.
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MilitaryTechnology
Pentagon Pushes Battlefield AI as Leaders Urge Caution
The Pentagon accelerates AI in military operations amid a debate between Hegseth and leaders who insist on human oversight of lethal decisions.
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MilitaryTechnology
Pentagon Pushes Battlefield AI as Leaders Urge Caution
The Pentagon accelerates battlefield AI deployment while military leaders urge caution and AI company Anthropic fights a supply chain risk designation.
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PoliticsDefense
Pentagon Cuts Brigade in Europe as Trump Pressures NATO
The Pentagon reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, returning to 2021 levels as Trump pushes NATO allies to increase defense spending.
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Science & TechnologyPolitics
Trump Administration Set to Release Second Batch of UFOs
The Trump administration is preparing a second release of declassified UFO files after a lawmaker teased a 'Holy Crap' moment. Here's what we know.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Delays Iran Strike as Pentagon Faces Industrial Crisis
Trump halts a planned Iran strike hours before launch as Hegseth confronts a Pentagon industrial base crisis exposed by the war.
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PoliticsMilitary
Pentagon Scraps Poland Brigade Rotation; Ally Seeks Answers
The Pentagon canceled a planned armored brigade rotation to Poland, sparking bipartisan backlash and demands for answers from Warsaw.
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Government & Defense
Pentagon Teases Major UFO Disclosures as Second Batch Looms
The Pentagon signals a second wave of declassified UFO files is imminent, with a lawmaker teasing a 'Holy Crap' moment after May's historic release.
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PoliticsMedia
New York Times Sues Pentagon Again Over Press Escort Policy
The New York Times files a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging a policy requiring government escorts for journalists inside the building.
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