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US blockade on Iran 'going global', says Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 24, 2026 - Hegseth added that Tehran had a chance to make a
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/pentagon-anthropic-national-security-risk/6473132/
Anthropic says Pentagon has declared it a national security risk – NBC New York
Mar 6, 2026 - After months of negotiations, the Defense Department cut off business with the leading AI company Anthropic.
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-first-releases-pentagon-ufo-study-come-soon-phoenix-rally-tease
Trump says Pentagon UFO document releases are coming 'very, very soon' | Fox News
Apr 17, 2026 - Donald Trump says first releases from a Pentagon UFO study are coming
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https://creati.ai/ai-news/2026-04-29/pentagon-ai-chief-confirms-expanded-google-gemini-use/
CNBC Says Pentagon AI Chief Confirmed Expanded Google Gemini Use
Apr 29, 2026 - The Pentagon's AI chief discussed expanded DOD use of Google Gemini following controversy over Anthropic access.
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https://www.dailysabah.com/business/defense/war-against-iran-cost-us-about-6b-in-its-1st-week-says-pentagon
War against Iran cost US about $6B in its 1st week, says Pentagon | Daily Sabah
Mar 8, 2026 - U.S. defense officials told Congress that the first week of military operations against Iran has cost about $6 billion, with roughly $4 billion of that...
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https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/02/open_ai_dow_anthropic_ai_ethics/
OpenA says Pentagon set ‘scary precedent’ binning Anthropic • The Register
Mar 2, 2026 - : Signs a deal with Washington anyway, says he’s kept control of killer robots by allowing only cloudy AI, with guardrails
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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/gao-cyber-pentagon-weapons-hack/
New Report Says Pentagon Cyber Security Is A Huge Dumpster Fire - Task & Purpose
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-pentagon-must-restore-press-access/
Judge says Pentagon must restore press access - CBS News
Apr 9, 2026 - A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were...
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/pentagon-chief-hegseth-says-us-blockade-on-iran-going-global?ref=more-on-this-topic
US blockade on Iran 'going global', says Pentagon chief | The Straits Times
Apr 24, 2026 - Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth states the US blockade on Iran is expanding globally, offering Tehran a chance for a
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-says-fewer-sex-assault-victims-faced-retaliation-in-2015/
Pentagon says fewer sex-assault victims faced retaliation in 2015 - CBS News
May 5, 2016 - Officials say the rate dropped to 38 percent -- or nearly 4 in 10 victims -- who thought they faced legally punishable retribution, but assault rates in 2015...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6394117125112
This will happen if Iranians don't make a deal 'soon,' former Pentagon official says | Fox Business...
The Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Brent Sadler discusses how the U.S. should handle stalled talks with Iran on 'The Bottom Line.'
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https://www.thenewsherald.com/2026/04/21/us-forces-sanctioned-oil-tanker-indian-ocean/
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
Apr 21, 2026 - The Defense Department says U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia.
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https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/nation-world/pentagon-says-navy-secretary-john-phelan-is-leaving/95-3c51c311-c827-44b6-ad5d-d92cd7262b26
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving | wkyc.com
The Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, marking the latest departure of a top defense leader.
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https://theintercept.com/2025/12/04/boat-strikes-evidence-hegseth/
Pentagon Claims It “Absolutely” Knows Who It Killed in Boat Strikes. Prove It, Lawmaker Says.
Dec 9, 2025 - Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said, “If there is intelligence to ‘absolutely confirm’ this, the Congress is ready to receive it.”
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/navy-secretary-john-phelan-leaving-job/6493324/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving job – NBC New York
Apr 22, 2026 - Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260423/pentagon-says-us-intercepted-majestic-x-ship-in-indian-ocean-carrying-oil-from-iran-1124029695.html
Pentagon Says US Intercepted Majestic X Ship in Indian Ocean, Carrying Oil From Iran
The US Armed Forces intercepted the Majestic X ship in the Indian Ocean, allegedly carrying oil from Iran, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-navy-secretary/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
Apr 23, 2026 - Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy.
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https://tass.com/world/2121233
Pentagon says US Navy Secretary Phelan resigns - World - TASS
Apr 22, 2026 - John Phelan did not give reasons for his resignation
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https://www.irishtimes.com/world/us/2026/04/24/pentagon-email-floats-suspending-spain-from-nato-over-iran-rift-source-says/
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from Nato over Iran rift, source says – The Irish Times
Apr 24, 2026 - Memo also includes option to consider reassessing US diplomatic support for long-standing European ‘imperial possessions’ such as the Falkland Islands
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2026/04/21/trump-says-anthropic-is-shaping-up-open-to-deal-with-pentagon/89716263007/
Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
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https://www.stripes.com/theaters/middle_east/2026-04-21/oil-iran-tanker-navy-blockade-pacific-21441869.html
US forces interdict oil tanker in INDOPACOM that was providing support to Iran, Pentagon says |...
U.S. forces boarded a stateless, sanctioned oil tanker in the Indo‑Pacific, the Pentagon said, underscoring global pressure on Iran amid ceasefire talks.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/17/climate-change/us-military-climate-change-brace/
Pentagon chief says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it. - The Japan...
Apr 17, 2026 - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled nearly 100 research studies related to global warming and security.
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https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2022/05/pentagon-still-not-taking-full-advantage-rapid-acquisition-authorities-former-official-says/366434/
Pentagon Still Not Taking Full Advantage of Rapid Acquisition Authorities, Former Official Says -...
Jul 10, 2023 - Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators
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https://www.implicator.ai/the-pentagon-called-claudes-values-a-contaminant-big-tech-heard-a-warning/
Pentagon CTO Says Claude's Values 'Pollute' Supply Chain
Apr 13, 2026 - Emil Michael called Claude's safety principles contamination. Big Tech filed amicus briefs. Anthropic faces billions in commercial fallout.
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https://www.foxnews.com/media/airman-rescue-shows-us-penetrate-enemy-territory-anywhere-iran-former-pentagon-official-warns
Ex-Pentagon official says Iran rescue warns Tehran of US reach | Fox News
Apr 5, 2026 - Retired Navy Cpt. Brent Sadler says the U.S. rescue of a downed airman in Iran demonstrates America can reach anywhere in Iranian territory to carry out...
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https://www.defensedaily.com/doe-pentagon-transport-reactor-wright-says-three-small-reactors-running-by-july-4/nuclear-modernization/
DoE, Pentagon Transport Reactor, Wright Says Three Small Reactors Running By July 4 - Defense Daily
Feb 17, 2026 - A nuclear reactor was airlifted from March AFB, Calif.. to Hill AFB, Utah, on Sunday, according to a release on the Pentagon’s website. This is the first
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/axed-pentagon-aide-says-hegseth-spends-half-his-time-investigating-leaks/
Axed Pentagon Aide Says Hegseth Spends Half His Time Investigating Leaks
Apr 28, 2025 - Colin Carroll said the defense secretary has created a “culture of fear and toxicity.”
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/navy-secretary-john-phelan-leaving-post
Pentagon says navy secretary is leaving, marking another top leader’s departure | US military | The...
Apr 23, 2026 - Exit of John Phelan, navy’s top civilian official, comes a week after Pete Hegseth fired army’s top officer
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https://news.antiwar.com/2026/03/12/uk-says-us-troops-injured-by-drone-attack-on-base-in-iraq-as-pentagon-stays-quiet-on-us-casualties/
UK Says US Troops Injured by Drone Attack on Base in Iraq as Pentagon Stays Quiet on US Casualties...
British officials said on Thursday that US troops were injured in a drone attack on a base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday night, as the Pentagon has...
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https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-harvard-brown-columbia-yale-37927dc4faef30f061e70e046e786aa7
Pentagon will cut ties with Columbia, Yale and Brown, Hegseth says | AP News
Feb 27, 2026 - The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-navy-secretary/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
Apr 23, 2026 - Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of the Navy.
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https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/04/16/iran-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-pentagon-briefing/3161776349961/
Pentagon says 13 ships turned away from Strait of Hormuz blockade - UPI.com
Gen. Dan Caine told the press Thursday that 13 ships have turned away from the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz since it began on Monday.
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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-troops-iran-200-wounded/
At least 200 US troops wounded in Iran War, Pentagon says
Mar 17, 2026 - Most have returned to duty after being wounded in fighting in Operation Epic Fury, but 10 remain seriously injured.
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https://thenextweb.com/news/trump-anthropic-pentagon-deal-possible-mythos
Trump says Anthropic Pentagon deal is ‘possible’
Apr 22, 2026 - Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that a Pentagon deal with Anthropic is ‘possible’, days after Amodei met Wiles and Bessent at the White House over Mythos access.
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https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/dominicholden/trump-trans-military-ban-takes-effect
Trump's Transgender Military Ban Takes Effect Today. The Pentagon Says It Is "Pleased."
“We are pleased,” the Pentagon told BuzzFeed News.
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https://www.koreatimes.co.kr:443/world/20260424/pentagon-chief-hegseth-says-us-blockade-on-iran-going-global
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global' - The Korea Times
Apr 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to...
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https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-sen-kelly-free-speech-trampled-pentagon-judge-40644757/
Arizona Sen. Kelly's free speech 'trampled' by Pentagon, judge says
Feb 12, 2026 - A federal judge gave Trump's Department of Defense a spanking for trying to retaliate against Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
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https://taskandpurpose.com/video/china-national-total-war/
Pentagon says China is preparing for 'national total war'
Jan 28, 2026 - The Pentagon says China is focused on “national total war,” blending its military with civilian industry, blockades, tech access, and cyber.
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https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/04/22/navy-secretary-phelan-out/7031776899376/
Navy Secretary John Phelan out, Pentagon says - UPI.com
Apr 22, 2026 - John Phelan is out as Navy secretary,
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/pentagon-comptroller-says-a-generational-investment-is-coming-but-when/
Pentagon comptroller says a 'generational investment' is coming, but when? - Breaking Defense
With a potential $1.5 trillion budget expected soon, Aaron Mehta asks the questions we're all thinking.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pentagon-navy-secretary-john-phelan_n_69e942bbe4b0fe81a527a3d9?origin=article-related-nonlife
Pentagon Says Navy Secretary John Phelan Is Leaving, In Latest Departure Of A Top Defense Leader |...
Apr 22, 2026 - The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/emil-michael-now-a-senior-pentagon-official-says-hell-never-forgive-uber-investors-who-ousted-him-and-kalanick/
Emil Michael, now a senior Pentagon official, says he'll never forgive Uber investors who ousted...
Mar 24, 2026 - When asked whether he was still
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/08/pentagon-ufo-report-hiding-aliens
US not hiding aliens or UFO technology from the public, Pentagon says | UFOs | The Guardian
Mar 12, 2024 - Defense department releases report calling deluge of reports and claims about government reverse-engineering tech ‘inaccurate’
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/pentagon-cto-says-its-not-democratic-for-anthropic-to-limit-military-use-of-claude-ai/
Pentagon CTO says it’s 'not democratic' for Anthropic to limit military use of Claude AI - Breaking...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/22/navy-secretary-john-phelan-is-leaving/
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving
Apr 23, 2026 - The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/21/us-forces-sanctioned-oil-tanker-indian-ocean/
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
Apr 21, 2026 - The Defense Department says U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia.
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