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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

Military Reverses Course and Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for New Recruits

The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have reinstated mandatory influenza vaccinations for new recruits, reversing a policy change implemented earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after military health officials linked the absence of flu immunization requirements to outbreaks at several training facilities.

Latin Times

Hegseth’s Air Force quietly brings back flu vaccine rule for recruits after more than 200 fall sick at base

As of June 19, around 222 flu cases were reported on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

The Independent UK

Fired by Hegseth, Former Navy Admiral Wins Democratic Primary and Heads to South Carolina Congressional Showdown

Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy rear admiral who was dismissed earlier this year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a controversial Pentagon leadership shakeup, has won the Democratic primary runoff in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, setting up a high-profile general election battle that is already drawing national attention.

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GOP Insider Warns Trump's 'Young Henchmen' Are Plotting Permanent Power: 'The Deep State Firings Have Begun'

Longtime Republican strategist William Kristol warns that President Donald Trump's 'young henchmen' are driving a purge inside key US agencies and pushing an authoritarian agenda.

International Business Times UK

Trump Flouts Constitution in Pennsylvania Speech, Saying He'd 'Like to Run' For Third Term in 2028

Donald Trump's recent speech in Pennsylvania falsely claimed Iran's military capabilities were decimated, contradicting his own previous statements and independent reports on Iran's current military status.

International Business Times UK

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

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Pete Hegseth’s military overhaul hits another top general as Donahue exits

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NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in…

France 24

Another top general exits under Pete Hegseth as Afghanistan’s final U.S. soldier steps aside

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job

The Independent UK

Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina

Nancy Lacore will spearhead effort to flip Republican House seat in November’s midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Iran war actual cost: How much fund Donald Trump's U.S. is spending in conflict against Tehran? Amount will shock Americans

Iran war comes with a high cost for President Donald Trump and the U.S. As experts still trying to gauge the actual cost of the Iran war.

The Economic Times

Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion as Iran war costs rise

The Pentagon has put forth a request for an additional $80 billion to enhance funding aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran. This appeal arrives during the Trump administration's drive for elevated defense spending. With certain Democrats expressing trepidation regarding financial implications and war expenditures, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…

The Times of India

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial defense spending proposals. This request faces skepticism from lawmakers concerned about the war's justification and the high cost of living for Americans. While some Republicans see it as an investment…

The Economic Times

Trump repeats ‘not Winston Churchill’ jibe as he fires parting shot at Starmer

The US president’s repeated criticisms of Starmer escalated after the breakout of the Iran war

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UK ‘did not like’ Starmer refusing to be drawn into Iran war, says Trump

The US president again lambasted the outgoing UK leader on immigration and energy, while saying he is ‘sort of a friend of mine’.

Salon

Hegseth wants to turn back the clock

The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it

The Guardian - UK

Four months after the horrific Iran school bombing, fears grow that Trump and Hegseth will bury the truth

A secretive investigation into the attack that killed at least 175 has concluded, reports suggest. Will its findings ever see the light of day?

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Targets Bad-Looking 'Fat Generals' As Top Brass Face New Height And Weight Checks Twice A Year

Pete Hegseth announces a military fitness reset, targeting overweight personnel and enforcing biannual physical tests to enhance readiness and discipline across all ranks.

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The Economic Times

Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While some senators decry the outcome as a failure, others believe the nation is safer. Lawmakers now face the task of explaining the war, replenishing military supplies, and securing a fragile…

Reason

America Spent a Fortune Shooting Down Cheap Drones. Now the Missile Stores Are Bare.

After burning through interceptors in the Iran war, the U.S. faces a dire math problem: Enemies can build drones faster than America can build missiles.

The Guardian - US

DC’s ‘renovated’ pool reflects the Trump administration’s dangerous hubris

When asked what his takeaways from the Iran war were, Trump said he believed there were no limits to his power

Motorsport

Pete Hegseth will wave green flag for NASCAR Cup race at Naval Base Coronado

The United States Secretary of War will attend the first-ever NASCAR Cup race to be held on an active military base

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth ended mandatory flu vaccines for military, now nearly 160 reportedly sick at Texas Air Force base

Hegseth said flu vaccines were "absurd overreaching mandates"

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Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, pushes allies to take the lead on defense, and create ‘NATO 3.0’

"They put America’s sons and daughters, our sons and daughters, at risk

International Business Times UK

'Your Body, Your Faith': 160 Air Force Troops Fall Ill Following Hegseth's Decision to Make Flu Shots Optional

A flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base has raised concerns about military readiness after the recent policy change making flu vaccinations optional. The outbreak has affected nearly 160 trainees.

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