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“Disgruntled military and civilian officials inside the Pentagon have purportedly stashed emails, memos, and meeting notes in secure locations hoping to hand the evidence to lawmakers Members of the military listen as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gives a…”

“Today, when asked about claims that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had fired Lieutenant General Sylvia for leaking classified information from the Pentagon, Trump responded: “She’s got problems.”

“The Pentagon's senior officer responsible for military strategy and planning has been removed from his post as the Trump administration weighs its next move in the war with Iran, adding to questions over leadership changes at the US Defence Department at a…”

“…rs of the Senate expressed deep concern on Thursday after the Pentagon's top policy adviser, Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, failed to deliver an expected status update on the Trump administration's National Defense Strategy during a classified…”

“…rom both parties say they were left deeply unsettled Thursday after the Pentagon’s top policy adviser, Defense Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, failed to provide an expected update on the Trump administration’s National Defense Strategy at a classified…”

“The criticism of his allies came just months after the president's National Security Strategy said the continent faced 'civilizational erasure' due to uncontrolled borders, and that it would be 'unrecognisable' in the next 20 years.”

“The Pentagon also refused to brief him on the war while he was in Qatar, citing a March travel directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.”

“A second official called it a “complex plan” and part of a “hybrid strategy” of asymmetric warfare by Iran that forced the Pentagon to take drastic measures.”

“MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, it's an interesting dynamic because now, since the end of the Biden administration, there continues to be, sort of, debate about this strategy.”

“His address lasted a little under an hour and largely began with many of the same criticisms of the media and previous Pentagon leaders that he frequently repeats.”

“The department submitted a 16-page document to committee members after Colby delivered a required briefing on the administration’s 2026 National Defence Strategy, drawing bipartisan criticism for what members of Congress saw as a lack of transparency.”

“From Trump's perspective, the advantages of that strategy are clear.”

“Donald Trump’s sons, through a series of AI-linked defense and technology ventures, have picked up a $620m Pentagon loan, a Marine Corps robotics contract and an undisclosed air force drone deal in the past year.”

“Sirens went off in the province on Saturday, according to the Saudi civil defense, which didn't report casualties or damage.”

“Turmoil from this war has pushed Brent crude oil prices back above $100 a barrel today. - 🎧 The U.S.' strategy in the region is unclear, as there's little discussion around the future of U.S. military presence there, NPR's Aya Batrawy tells Up First.”

“While the Pentagon insists that any suggestion the defense department is in disarray under Hegseth is “completely baseless”, alarm over his conduct in the role – and the implications – has not merely been expressed by Hegseth’s political opponents.”

“Among U.S. forces, there have been at least 18 killed and 758 wounded, according to Pentagon data.”

“The Pentagon statement said that it “expects more than 20 total nuclear microreactors will be built and operated” on US military installations as part of the project it calls the Janus Program, including additional private sector funding.”