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The Mormon Temple is shown at Temple Square downtown Salt Lake City

Nation Jun 11

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church's Christian identity back in the spotlight

By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press

Politics Jun 01

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a cabinet meeting, at the White House
Appeals court panel rules that transgender troops were illegally barred from U.S. military service

A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.

By Michael Kunzelman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

World May 20

U.S. 'anti-narcotics' operations spread anxiety for Colombian fishing communities
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate U.S. military's boat strikes in Latin America

The Pentagon watchdog will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out attacks on dozens of alleged drug-smuggling boats that have killed nearly 200 people in Latin American waters since early September.

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Nation May 08

Handout image shows unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) released by U.S. Defense Department
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News Wrap: Pentagon releases 'never-before-seen' UFO files on its website

In our news wrap Friday, the Pentagon began releasing new files on UFOs, health authorities in the Canary Islands are preparing for the arrival of the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak, a jury convicted four men of conspiracy in…

Nation May 08

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Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says people can 'make up their own minds'

A 2024 congressional report revealed hundreds of new UAP incidents but found no evidence that the U.S. government had ever confirmed a sighting of alien technology.

By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

May 04

Trump drops hints of what's coming in new batch of UFO files set for release

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says the Pentagon is preparing to release some “very interesting” UFO files uncovered by his administration, generating a mix of buzz and skepticism as he hints at new revelations around questions of alien life.

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Apr 29

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Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearing, the Pentagon revealed that the war so far has cost $25 billion. The fighting is…

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Apr 29

WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing

By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.

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Apr 22

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, Pentagon says, in latest departure of a top defense leader

By Associated Press

In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”…

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Apr 09

Federal judge finds Pentagon in violation of court order to restore reporters' access

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists.

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