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Pentagon leak probe expands as two more officials put on leave

A Pentagon investigation into leaks of classified and sensitive information has expanded to include two more aides to Defense Secretary Pete

Pentagon leak probe expands as two more officials put on leave
MidEast|Political|US|World

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say

The U.S. military is set to consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday, in a

US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
MidEast|Political|US

Top Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell put on leave in Pentagon leak probe

One of U.S.

Top Hegseth adviser Dan Caldwell put on leave in Pentagon leak probe
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Are B-2 bombers a message to Iran? 'We'll let them decide,' Pentagon chief says

U.S.

Are B-2 bombers a message to Iran? 'We'll let them decide,' Pentagon chief says
Americas|Political|US|World

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks

Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced

US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Political|US

Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, U.S. officials confirm

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Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF director, U.S. officials confirm
Political|US

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing

Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday sharply criticized President Donald Trump's administration and said it was harming national security, after Reuters

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump admin after Reuters reports US Navy admiral firing
Americas|Business|Political|US|World

US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says

The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S.

US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says
Political|US|World

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge

U.S.

US admiral at NATO fired in expanding national security purge
Political|US

US far-right activist raises loyalty test that could deepen purge of security agencies

While National Security Agency chief General Timothy Haugh apparently was not told why he was abruptly fired this week, a far-right activist who

US far-right activist raises loyalty test that could deepen purge of security agencies
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

The Pentagon's Inspector General's office announced on Thursday it was opening a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of an unclassified

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
Africa|Europe|Political|US

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says

The Pentagon's deliberations about restructuring parts of the U.S. military, including potentially giving up the United States' role as the head

Potential US military restructuring in Europe could pose challenges, US general says
MidEast|Political|US|World

As Iran tensions build, US military moves warplanes to reinforce Middle East

U.S.

As Iran tensions build, US military moves warplanes to reinforce Middle East
Political|US|World

Caine, Trump's pick for top US general, tries to distance himself from politics

The nominee to become the highest-ranking U.S. military officer sought to reassure Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday that he would

Caine, Trump's pick for top US general, tries to distance himself from politics
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger

The White House has said that U.S. strikes in Yemen earlier this month killed the Houthi top missile expert, but the U.S. military has so far

US says it killed top Houthi missile expert, but questions linger
MidEast|Political|US|World

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation meant to be

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat

America's top spies on Tuesday shifted the spotlight back to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain how highly sensitive details he posted in a

Pentagon's Hegseth in spotlight as officials deflect blame over leaked Yemen chat
MidEast|Political|US

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says

U.S.

Trump's offer of talks with Iran aims to avoid military action, US envoy says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism on Sunday ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian

US envoy Witkoff optimistic about Ukraine talks, says Putin wants peace
Political|US

Trump's Pentagon chief slams judge for halting transgender ban

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined the mounting criticism of federal judges by President Donald Trump and others in his administration on Saturday, mocking

Trump's Pentagon chief slams judge for halting transgender ban
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted

Billionaire Elon Musk took his campaign to cut the U.S. federal government into uncharted waters on Friday, holding an unprecedented

Elon Musk holds unprecedented Pentagon talks, wants leakers prosecuted
Business|Political|US

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted

Billionaire Elon Musk held a meeting for more than an hour at the Pentagon on Friday morning as the close ally of President Donald

Elon Musk holds Pentagon meeting, wants leakers prosecuted

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