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Handout image shows unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) released by U.S. Defense Department

Nation May 08

News Wrap: Pentagon releases 'never-before-seen' UFO files on its website

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

Politics May 04

FILE PHOTO: Aerial view of the United States military headquarters, the Pentagon
Trump drops hints of what's coming in new batch of UFO files set for release

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.

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

World Apr 29

U.S. House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense's FY27 budget request, in Washington
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Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war

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…

By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

Politics Apr 29

U.S. House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense's FY27 budget request, in Washington
WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing

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

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

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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Apr 06

Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime

By Ben Finley, Lindsay Whitehurst, Gary Fields, Associated Press

In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.

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Apr 02

Hegseth asks Army's top uniformed officer to step down as U.S. wages war against Iran

By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

The ouster of Gen. Randy George is just the latest of more than a dozen firings of top generals and admirals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth since he first took office last year.

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Mar 31

WATCH: Hegseth won't say if U.S. will send ground troops into Iran

By Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said talks with Iran to end the conflict are ongoing.

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