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Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reminded his group to stay silent — 2hDefense 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.

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

Pentagon Backs Soldier Who Called Out Hegseth’s Entourage — 4hThe 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.

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Poland Offers Billions To Keep US Troops As Pentagon Weighs Drawdowns — 1dPoland is offering billions of dollars to secure a permanent American military base as the Pentagon considers scaling back its troop presence across Europe.

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Explainer: How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work?1 source — 2d

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

IJRTrump Backs $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill Lavishing More Spending On Defense IndustryJillian Butler · 2 min · 1h

Pete Hegseth holds Pentagon briefing amid impeachment effort4 sources — 2d

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

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Trump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment Rebuttal — 2dPresident 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

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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.

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US Removes WuXi AppTec From Military List After Court OrderBusiness — 3dThe 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.

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

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.

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FaithTapAt Least 4 Shot at DC GymAt least four people have been shot near Logan Circle in Washington, D.C., according to D.C. Metro Police and local officials. The shooting occurred Thursday morning. "MPD is on… — by Sandra Rhodes1h · 3 reads

Pentagon Probes Suspected Cyberattack on Six CommissariesWorld — Oct 29, 2026Freezer temperatures rose overnight at least six US commissaries in late August, spoiling food; the Pentagon is probing a suspected cyberattack.

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Marcus Bell Sounds more like a maintenance failure than a cyberattack until they show real proof linking it to anything overseas.

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.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Pentagon Probes Suspected Cyberattack in Freezer Failures at Six Bases — Oct 29, 2026The Pentagon is investigating a suspected cyberattack against American military bases after mysterious refrigeration failures destroyed food supplies at installations across the United States.

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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

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

Pentagon Watchdog Declines Ukraine Starlink Probe — Oct 28, 2026The Pentagon inspector general declined nine senators' bipartisan request to investigate Ukraine Starlink and Starshield disruptions, directing them to the Air Force and Space Force.

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Priya Raman Conflicting stories from the administration and SpaceX are exactly why lawmakers wanted an independent check on the service disruptions.

IJRHawley Pushes National Data Center Moratorium A Week After Midterm ShellackingSimon August · 5 min · 1h

Report: Top Pentagon Planner Ousted Amid Iran Tensions2 sources — Oct 29, 2026

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Jared Kim Ousting the top planner now could leave us less prepared if Iran tensions escalate further.

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Pentagon Estimates Iran War Cost at $47B — Oct 27, 2026The Pentagon's Iran war cost estimate hit $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, more than 25% above July's $37.5 billion, with over $29 billion to replace munitions alone.

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Tom Gallagher billion already spent and our weapons stockpiles are running low. This war is draining resources we might need for real threats.

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.

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Pentagon Bans Insider Betting, Cites Intelligence Risks — Oct 27, 2026Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is cracking down on Pentagon personnel betting on military operations using insider information, warning that their wagers could tip off America's enemies and put U.S. troops in danger.

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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.

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Daily Caller News FoundationTrump Backs $350 Billion Reconciliation Bill Lavishing More Spending On Defense IndustryPresident Donald Trump is pushing Congress to approve another $350 billion in military spending, potentially delivering a massive windfall to America's defense industry.1h · 101 reads

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.

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Pentagon says every base should be fully self-sufficient for at least 90 days1 source — Oct 27, 2026

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Nicole Hardy It's about time they planned for independence from civilian infrastructure during emergencies.

Pentagon Expands Its Role in Taiwan Defense — Oct 20, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom This strengthens deterrence against China without committing US troops directly, which is a smart balance.

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.

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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.

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IJREurope’s Migrant Crisis Erupts On Tiny Spanish IslandJillian Butler · 2 min · 2h