Pete Hegseth
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techJudge: Pentagon Blacklist of Anthropic Appears Retaliatory
A U.S. judge suggests the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic may be retaliation for its public stance on AI safety in military applications.
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worldIranian Strikes Inflict $800 Million Damage on US Bases, Analysis Reveals
New CSIS and BBC data exposes steep infrastructure costs in the Middle East conflict. Pentagon requests additional funding as tensions escalate.
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worldPete Hegseth Announces Largest U.S. Strike Yet on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms massive new U.S. military strikes on Iran, targeting its industrial and military infrastructure amid rising global energy prices.
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worldSenate Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution
The Senate narrowly defeats a bid to limit President Trump's military authority in Iran, as the conflict enters its fourth week without a clear exit strategy.
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techPentagon Orders Ban on Anthropic’s Claude AI Amid Pushback
Defense Department bars use of Anthropic's AI over supply-chain concerns, but military users resist, citing superior performance and operational costs.
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worldAI Accelerates Military Kill Chains Amidst Escalating Iran Conflict
Academics warn artificial intelligence speeds up warfare, increasing risks for civilians as US forces prioritize lethality over deliberation.
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techTrump Admin Defends Anthropic Blacklist in Court
Pentagon labels AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, leading to legal battle over restrictions on its technology.
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worldSix US Airmen Killed in Iraq KC-135 Crash
Six US crew members died when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission. No hostile fire suspected, but investigation continues.