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New Trump Era: Laura Loomer gets credentials to cover US Department of Defense – why it’s a big deal | World News

[ad_1] Laura Loomer, the far-right activist and former Florida congressional candidate, has been officially credentialed to cover the US Department of Defense, marking a dramatic shift in the Pentagon’s media landscape. Her inclusion comes as part of a broader overhaul of the Pentagon press corps that has sparked widespread concern over press freedom and transparency. […]

Indian-origin Congressman Suhas Subramanyam slams Pete Hegseth over limiting Pentagon reporting: ‘Attack on freedom, Democracy’

[ad_1] Dozens of journalists walked out of the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to new MAGA rules limiting their reporting.This led to many condemnations, including that of Indian-origin Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who called the restrictions an attack on press freedom and slammed US defence secretary Pete HegsethSubramanyam posted his official statement on X, “My […]

‘Woke garbage’: Pentagon slams Netflix series ‘Boots’ featuring gay soldier as ‘ideological agenda’

[ad_1] The Pentagon, under MAGA rule, has slammed Netflix over its new gay military series ‘Boots,’ calling it “woke garbage” and accusing the streaming platform of promoting an “ideological agenda.“The comments come as the show continues to trend on the platform since its October 9 release.“Under President Trump and Secretary [Pete] Hegseth, the U.S. military […]

Explained: US Shutdown Showdown – How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops

[ad_1] President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Even as the federal government shutdown drags into its third week with no end in sight, President Donald […]

‘Use all available funds’: Donald Trump orders Pentagon to pay troops amid shutdown – ‘won’t let Democrats hold nation hostage’

[ad_1] Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to use all available funds to ensure that US troops receive their paychecks on October 15, despite the ongoing government shutdown, triggered by a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump criticised Senate […]

US has given at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since war in Gaza began, report says

[ad_1] Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with President Donald Trump (Image credits: AP) WASHINGTON: The United States under the Biden and Trump administrations has provided at least $21.7 billion in military assistance to Israel since the start of the Gaza war two years ago, according to a new academic study published Tuesday, the […]

Military shakeup: Pete Hegseth fires navy chief of staff Jon Harrison; praises ‘service to department’

[ad_1] US defence secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday dismissed Navy Chief of Staff Jon Harrison, a powerful aide who had overseen a major reshaping of the service’s bureaucracy. The abrupt removal came shortly after the Senate confirmed Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao earlier this week. “He will no longer serve as Chief of Staff to the […]

‘There are two N-words’: Donald Trump refers to racial slur while discussing nuclear weapons; advises not to use ‘either of them’

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump referenced a racial slur while speaking to top US military leaders during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday, drawing attention for his unusual choice of words.During the 72-minute address, Trump said he had “moved a submarine […]

‘Scrambling to change plans’: Pentagon summons top military leaders to rare in-person meeting in Virginia; purpose not revealed

[ad_1] The Pentagon is convening a rare gathering of top US military leaders next week in Quantico, Virginia. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned senior commanders from around the world, though the purpose of the meeting remains unclear.“People are scrambling to change their plans and see if they have to attend,” a source was quoted […]

‘Most powerful AI’: Trump, Elon Musk come together once again after Charlie Kirk funeral

[ad_1] The Trump administration’s General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal real estate, procurement, and technology services, announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, to streamline government operations.Under the agreement, valid through March 2027, federal agencies will gain access to xAI’s Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast chatbots at […]