IJR News

Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reminded his group to stay silent — 3dDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Army Specialist Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal after Iglesias reminded Hegseth’s group to maintain silence and respect at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Veterans Day observances. Pentagon officials said the soldier acted correctly and respectfully, and Hegseth praised his commitment to standards.

+3

Jared Kim Hegseth made the right call here by backing the standards that keep these ceremonies meaningful for everyone involved.

Hegseth Renames Special Operations Office After WWII Spy Agency OSS — 1dSecretary of War Pete Hegseth is reviving the name of America's legendary World War II spy agency as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at giving elite special operations forces greater power, funding and influence within the Pentagon.

0

GTA VI Launch Festival Set for Miami — Nov 6, 2026Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch November 19, 2026, with preloading beginning November 10 and requiring up to 212 GB of storage; the highly anticipated game returns players to Vice City with protagonists Jason and Lucia. In Paris, the Grand Rex will mark release day with a live big-screen gameplay event, while Take-Two is pursuing subpoenas to identify the source of media leaks.

0

Pentagon Backs Soldier Who Called Out Hegseth’s Entourage — 3dThe Pentagon is backing up an Army sentinel who demanded silence and respect from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage during a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

0

Poland Offers Billions To Keep US Troops As Pentagon Weighs Drawdowns — 4dPoland is offering billions of dollars to secure a permanent American military base as the Pentagon considers scaling back its troop presence across Europe.

0

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Explainer: How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work?1 source — 4d

+3

Sam Okafor Cabinet members have been impeached before but almost never convicted. This could drag on without much result.

Trump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment Rebuttal — 5dPresident Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodes

0

Stallone Wants Andrew Garfield as ‘Tulsa King’ Villain — Nov 8, 2026Sylvester Stallone says he wants Andrew Garfield to play a new kind of villain in Tulsa King, envisioning an intellectual or AI-driven antagonist who would challenge his character in unfamiliar ways. The actors hit it off unexpectedly, inspiring Stallone’s idea for a different dynamic on the crime series.

+1

Tom Gallagher Those two getting along gives me hope the dynamic would actually add something new to the series.

Pete Hegseth holds Pentagon briefing amid impeachment effort4 sources — 5d

+3

Chris Dalton The timing of this impeachment effort feels like a distraction from real issues at the Pentagon that Hegseth is trying to address.

US Removes WuXi AppTec From Military List After Court OrderBusiness — 6dThe Pentagon removed Chinese biotech contractor WuXi AppTec from its list of companies linked to China’s military after a federal court blocked enforcement of the designation. WuXi had challenged its inclusion as arbitrary and unsupported, though it could still face redesignation.

+1

Priya Raman They can probably redesignate it later with stronger proof instead of rushing arbitrary calls.

Hegseth Could Face Impeachment Vote Over Iran War — Nov 2, 2026President Donald Trump is seeking allies’ views on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine as he weighs the Iran war’s course and possible renewed strikes after the midterms. Reports that Hegseth gave Trump an overly rosy assessment were denied by the Pentagon, while the White House said Trump has confidence in both officials and has not ordered new attacks.

0

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

LEGO Reveals $450 Godzilla Set for Black FridayTech — Nov 2, 2026LEGO’s November lineup includes the 12,060-piece Sagrada Família, its largest set by piece count, alongside releases such as Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku and a Venice model. The month’s headline late release is the 5,363-piece Godzilla, a roughly $450 MonsterVerse-inspired set launching November 27 with a free bonus display for early buyers while supplies last.

0

Holiday Light Shows Add Dragon Boat Rides and Girl Scout DisplaysLifestyle — Nov 3, 2026Holiday light attractions are offering varied experiences this season, including Bayport’s Girl Scout-designed displays and family activities, a free drive-through show beside Freeman Lake in Kentucky, and dragon boat rides with views of Charleston’s Holiday Festival of Lights. The Charleston paddling program includes festival admission and hot chocolate, while the other events feature options such as caroling, Santa visits and lakeside light displays.

0

Apple Tests Alibaba AI Features In China After Pentagon Military Designation — Nov 4, 2026Apple is teaming up with a tech giant the Pentagon calls a Chinese military company to power AI on its phones.

0

Air Force One Flyover Delays 200+ FlightsWorld — Nov 2, 2026A low-altitude Air Force One flyover during a White House Halloween event disrupted Washington air traffic, delaying more than 200 flights and drawing criticism over limited advance notice and planning. Senator Tammy Duckworth sought answers from the FAA and Pentagon about the operation.

0

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

China Produces Over 100 Drones For Every One Made In US — Nov 3, 2026China manufactures more than 100 drones for every one produced in the United States, a staggering industrial gap the Pentagon is attempting to close with a proposed $450 million investment in American combat drone manufacturing.

0

Rogers Earned $420,000 From MITRE During Pentagon Project Overlap — Nov 2, 2026Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers received more than $420,000 for serving on MITRE’s board through 2023; the defense contractor is now leading the Pentagon’s Project Meridian study of future warfare. The reports highlight questions about potential conflicts of interest as Rogers supports the Iran war, a position his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed has criticized.

0

Michigan GOP Senate Nominee Received $420K From Defense Firm Now Aiding Pentagon — Nov 2, 2026Republican Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers received more than $420,000 from a defense consulting firm now helping the Pentagon shape the future of warfare amid the unpopular Iran war.

0

Lockheed Ramps Up Missile Production As Iran War Drains US Arsenal — Nov 2, 2026Lockheed Martin announced a $420 million expansion of its Arkansas missile manufacturing operations Monday as the Pentagon struggles to replenish interceptor stockpiles devastated by the costly Iran War.

0

Airmen Could Face Punishment For Refusing Flu Shots Despite Hegseth’s Mandate Rollback — Nov 2, 2026The Pentagon is quietly reinstating mandatory flu vaccinations for certain Air Force personnel, reversing course on an earlier policy that made the shots voluntary.

0

Milei pitches Argentina as regulation-free AI hub — Nov 2, 2026Patagonia came out on top in every category, Green Capital said, as Milei offers a 15% tax—versus 35% generally—and vows to leave AI unregulated.

+1

Maya Lindstrom Milei is smart to offer less regulation than the US or Europe, but companies should still face basic checks to avoid overloading local energy supplies.

Hackers pushed freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to 122 degrees. Now the Pentagon is asking whether the same thing hit US military bases2 sources — Nov 1, 2026

+1

Sam Okafor Military bases should have better isolation on their networks than a grocery chain, but they need to verify it now.

Hegseth Removes Pentagon Strategist as Trump Weighs Iran Strikes — Oct 29, 2026Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as Joint Chiefs J-5 strategy head with no reason given; second ouster from the post as Trump weighs Iran strikes.

+1

Derek Foss The second ouster from that post suggests they want someone more willing to back military action.

Pentagon Estimates Iran War Cost Tops $47 Billion — Oct 28, 2026The Pentagon estimates the eight-month Iran war has cost more than $47 billion, including roughly $29 billion in munitions and about $6 billion in damaged or lost equipment; the total excludes damage to U.S. bases and may understate the broader costs. The conflict has depleted critical weapons stocks and caused U.S. casualties, while President Trump has left open the possibility of renewed strikes even as Iran pursues diplomacy.

0