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Pete Hegseth
Johnson: US Must Wage War With Iran Because of Its “Misguided Religion”
Johnson, Rubio, and Hegseth have made openly Islamophobic comments in remarks advocating for the war.
Trump Says “Wars Can Be Fought ‘Forever’” as US, Israel Unleash Terror in Iran
The administration has not clearly outlined its goals for the Iran war — and, by extension, what would allow it to end.
Hegseth Says Iran War Isn’t Endless But Refuses to Provide Timeline for Its End
Hegseth has also indicated that the US is willing to engage in war crimes in Iran, one critic pointed out.
Prisoners in Iran Report Limited Access to Food as US-Israeli Attack Continues
“These attacks are causing much suffering for Iranian people,” says a scholar who was on death row in Iran.
Pentagon Threatens Retaliation If Anthropic Bars Use of AI for Mass Surveillance
Anthropic’s CEO has expressed concerns about the use of AI for autonomous drones and surveillance.
3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize With Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds
The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population.
Pentagon Kills 2 More in Another Boat Strike, Bringing Death Toll to 128
The attack comes a week after the Trump administration was sued by the families of two men killed in an earlier strike.
Pentagon Tells Scouts to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships
“Back to God and country — immediately!” a spokesperson for the Pentagon said.
Rubio Dodges Accountability at Senate Hearing as Deadly Boat Strikes Continue
The families of two men killed on a small boat targeted by the US military filed a wrongful death lawsuit this week.
Kelly Demoted by Hegseth After Defending Troops’ Right to Disobey Illegal Orders
The Arizona senator described the action as an attack on servicemembers and a violation of his speech rights.