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March 9

Hegseth once warned against endless wars. Now he’s leading Trump’s strike-first doctrine

Trump administration launches unprecedented military campaign spanning Venezuela to Iran in assertive foreign policy shift under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

March 9

US conducts strike on another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing 6 people

The Pentagon struck another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing six people aboard the vessel as the death from U.S. boat attacks reaches at least 156.

March 7

Tech company at odds with Pentagon warns its AI possibly gained consciousness, Elon Musk gives 2-word response

Elon Musk accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of "projecting" after Amodei said in an interview, "We don’t know if the models are conscious."

March 6

US military carries out targeted strike on alleged narco-terrorist network in Ecuador

The U.S. military conducted a targeted strike against a narco-terrorist network in Ecuador in a joint operation with Ecuadorian forces, SOUTHCOM officials said.

March 6

Spanberger lashes out at Pentagon after Hegseth pulls colleges’ support over woke ‘ideologies’

Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger slams Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth after military cuts ties with William & Mary over alleged woke ideologies.

March 6

Federal judge skeptical of Pentagon rules for reporters, saying 'asking a question is not criminal'

The New York Times and the Pentagon Press Association are asking a federal judge to issue an order reinstating the credentials of some 300 journalists.

March 6

Here come the big bombs as US escalates strikes on Iran's huge military arsenal

Operation Epic Fury deploys JDAM precision bombs, Small Diameter Bombs, and Patriot missiles against Iranian weapons facilities with complete air control.

March 5

Operation Epic Fury destroys Iran's navy and cuts missile attacks by 90% in ongoing campaign

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper reveal Operation Epic Fury devastated Iran's military, sinking 30-plus ships and cutting missile attacks 90%.

March 5

Hegseth blasts Brits, says Iran's chaotic retaliation has driven its own allies 'into the American orbit'

War Secretary Hegseth says Iran's strikes on Gulf neighbors backfired, driving regional allies into the U.S. orbit as CENTCOM prepares a major firepower surge.

March 5

Pentagon policy chief grilled as Dem claims Trump broke promise about going to war with Iran

Pentagon policy chief Elbidge Colby was grilled on President Donald Trump's past statements on war with Iran as Operation Epic Fury continues.