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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to exit administration amid Hegseth tension

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to exit administration amid Hegseth tension

United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is preparing to leave his post before the end of the year amid acute internal friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran war leaves 757 US service members wounded

Iran war leaves 757 US service members wounded

New Pentagon figures show that 757 US service members have been wounded during military operations against Iran, highlighting the deepening human toll as the conflict approaches its sixth month.

World ·21 Aug 2026, 22:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US Navy faces rising pressure amid recent setbacks and ship delays

US Navy faces rising pressure amid recent setbacks and ship delays

The US Navy confronts mounting operational strains, infrastructure failures, and extended deployments following severe engineering incidents aboard key warships.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 22:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power

US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power

The USS Benfold experienced an engineering failure involving its generators during routine operations in the Indo-Pacific, sparking scrutiny over military strain.

World ·18 Aug 2026, 05:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

Trump dismisses concerns and says USS Lincoln deployment not long enough

President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over the record-setting Middle East deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting the mission duration was not long enough.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 06:40 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Lawmakers and families are demanding an investigation into conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln following a record-breaking deployment without a port call.

World ·14 Aug 2026, 05:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says

U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says

The Pentagon's first publicly released civilian harm report confirms U.S. airstrikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians, drawing sharp criticism amid deep funding cuts to oversight programs.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 05:14 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

The Pentagon has released its fifth batch of files and videos, featuring 41 newly declassified documents spanning from 1953 to 2026.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 20:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

The Pentagon is facing legislative resistance after requesting $87 billion in supplemental funding for the conflict. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that failing to approve these funds could impact military readiness, training, and payroll.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the $37.5 billion cost estimate amid mounting pressure for supplemental funding and growing election-year scrutiny.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 11:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Pete Hegseth announces mandatory testosterone screening for older US troops

Pete Hegseth announces mandatory testosterone screening for older US troops

Secretary Pete Hegseth has introduced mandatory testosterone hormone testing for U.S. military personnel aged 30 and older. The policy faces scrutiny from lawmakers and medical experts regarding its medical basis and scope.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 06:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read