Hegseth

5 briefs

conflict 2026-04-30

Trump Eyes New Iran Strikes as Oil Hits $126

US Central Command prepares a fresh wave of strikes while a fragile ceasefire is still technically in place.

ethics 2026-04-29

The Pentagon Will Not Say What Killed 110 Children

Two months after a US missile apparently struck an Iranian primary school, the Defense Department has said almost nothing. Former officials say this kind of silence has never happened before.

power 2026-04-23

The Navy Secretary Fired for Not Following Orders He Disagreed With

John Phelan thought his job was to run the Navy. Pete Hegseth thought his job was to execute Pentagon directives. One of them was right about who the boss is.

power 2026-04-16

Banned by the Government, Worth $800 Billion

The Pentagon tried to kill Anthropic's federal business. Instead it handed the company a brand identity and a revenue surge.

power 2026-04-10

The Pentagon Keeps Losing in Court and Keeps Not Caring

Judge Friedman found the Defense Department in contempt for evading his press access ruling. The administration's plan is not to comply. It is to appeal.