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Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean?

In US statecraft and warcraft, the president and Pete Hegseth are now saying previously quiet parts out loud

The Guardian - US

Republicans Push to Enshrine 'Department of War' Name in Defense Bill; Rebrand Could Cost Up to $125 Million

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the proposal "one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration"

Latin Times

Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million

The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since.

The Mary Sue

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Did Trump Really Promise 'No New Wars'? Backlash Erupts as President Now Denies Historic 2024 Campaign Quotes

President Trump faces criticism for denying his 'no new wars' pledge amid military actions in Iran, sparking backlash from supporters and political figures.

International Business Times UK

"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats

"This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed.

Axios

House GOP pushes to make Trump’s ‘Department of War’ name change permanent

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith calls it ‘one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration’

The Independent UK

Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war, Pentagon acquisition rules, defense spending and vestiges of the Confederacy in the military. After contending with about 900 amendments over the course of 14…

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On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishness

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highlights a side of Adam Smith that people often forget. While everyone remembers him for the "invisible hand" and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations, this…

The Economic Times

'Incentives Matter': 6 Valuable Lessons From Economics About Work and Retirement

While critics complain that economists are always at odds, there are plenty of areas of agreement that contain valuable lessons for our working lives and more.

Kiplinger

Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

International Business Times UK

‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history

The content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’

The Guardian - UK

‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis

Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say

The Guardian - US

US intelligence memo says Trump’s extended Iran war has done little to slow the nuclear capabilities in the country

Ensuring that Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon was one of the key objectives laid out by Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the beginning of the war

The Independent UK

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‘You’re missing the point’: According to Trump’s Department of War, just the possibility of thought is justification enough for an entire war

The point is, there is no justifiable reason for any of this.

The Independent UK

The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

Euronews

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War

The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.

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International Business Times

Pentagon Says Iran War Has Cost $25 Billion So Far, Most In Munitions

The Iran war has so far cost $25 billion, a top Defense official said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth lost his cool in front of Congress. It was a dramatic unraveling

ANALYSIS: Hegseth has his favorite soundbites — but none of them landed here, where he sounded increasingly deluded and desperate, writes Holly Baxter

International Business Times UK

'Handing Propaganda to Our Enemies? Shame on You': Hegseth Claps Back At Rep Garamendi for Calling His Strategy a 'Quagmire'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends a record Pentagon budget amid criticism over the US-Iran conflict, sparking a heated debate with lawmakers questioning the military's strategy and spending.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump confirms rescue of second American airman from downed fighter jet in Iran

Race to find second crew member had been going on since the F-15 was shot down on Friday

Roll Call

Leavitt: Trump wants Congress to come back early, end DHS shutdown

President Donald Trump wants Congress to nix a two-week recess and return to the Capitol to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, his top spokesperson said Monday. “The president is also encouraging Congress to come back to Washington to permanently fix this problem and to fund and reopen…

Roll Call

Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 in favor…

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