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fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Hegseth: World Should Say 'Thank You' to Trump for Disastrous War

Secretary of Defense Hegseth claims decisive U.S. military success in Iran conflict while criticizing media coverage and demanding international gratitude for Trump's intervention decision.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Pete Hegseth has been loyal defense secretary for Trump

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's statements about rules of engagement and treatment of enemies risk violating international law, though rhetoric alone is not punishable unless formulated as orders resulting in armed forces actions.
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

Pete Hegseth: Who is Trump's Secretary of War?

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's statements about rules of engagement and treatment of enemies risk violating international law and could constitute war crimes if implemented as orders.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth has been loyal defense secretary for Trump

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's statements about rules of engagement and treatment of enemies risk violating international law, though rhetoric alone is not punishable unless formulated as orders resulting in armed forces actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Pete Hegseth: Who is Trump's Secretary of War?

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's statements about rules of engagement and treatment of enemies risk violating international law and could constitute war crimes if implemented as orders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Taunts 'Disfigured' Iran Leader and His 'Rats'

We're shooting down and destroying what missiles they have in stock and, more importantly, ensuring they have no ability to make more. Their production lines, their military plants, their defense innovation centers, defeated. Iran's leadership is in no better shape—desperate and hiding—they have gone underground, cowering, that is what rats do.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US president has the authority to act for imminent threats against the US'

The US president possesses authority to act against imminent threats to national security, though officials dispute whether Iran posed an immediate threat.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US Senate passes $901bn defence bill

The Senate approved a $901bn NDAA that pairs Trump administration priorities with measures preserving congressional oversight while securing troop levels, Ukraine aid, and Taiwan funding.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trump says US to resume nuclear weapons tests, backs S Korean nuclear sub

Trump said that while the US has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country, China will be even within 5 years. Trump added that he ordered the resumption due to other countries [nuclear] testing programs. I have instructed the Department of War [Department of Defense] to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately, he wrote.
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#nuclear-testing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

A Block on Some Arms Sales to Europe, Courtesy of 'America First'

Then, on a call earlier this month with the State Department, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said that he didn't believe in the value of certainforeign military sales, according to two administration officials with knowledge of the discussion. He added that he didn't like the idea of selling Patriots-which can intercept incoming missiles-to Denmark, because they are in short supply and should be reserved for the United States to use as needed.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin

The US administration is considering taking equity stakes in domestic defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Palantir to support defense financing.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Why America's giant bunker-busting bombs may have failed to reach their target

The Massive Ordnance Penetrator's effectiveness against Iran's Fordo site is disputed; it caused limited damage, challenging the narrative of its total obliteration impact.
US politics
fromtime.com
9 months ago

Pete Hegseth Talked a Big Game to Indo-Pacific Alliesbut Trump Mistrust Runs Deep

Hegseth advocates for peace through strength while addressing threats from China and praising European defense spending.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 months ago

Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing's top brass skip Singapore summit

China's Defence Minister skipped Shangri-La Dialogue, raising concerns about military tensions with the US.
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

North Korea says Trump's 'Golden Dome' reeks of 'arrogance'

The U.S. plan is "a typical product of 'America first,' the height of self-righteousness, arrogance, high-handed and arbitrary practice."
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses

Trump's 'Golden Dome' defense plan, inspired by Israel's missile defense systems, aims to bolster U.S. protection against long-range missiles.
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