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National & Local

US Military Costs Rise: The 200 Billion Dollar War

US military costs are increasing sharply, with proposals for an additional 200 billion dollars amidst concerns over ongoing conflicts, specifically regarding potential military actions in Iran.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

The AI company that confronted the Pentagon in the US โ€” and why this affects the whole world

The article discusses how the AI company Anthropic confronted the Pentagon over ethical access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence amidst escalating military tensions involving the US.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

US judge strikes down Pentagon press limits as unconstitutional

A US judge ruled that the Pentagon's media access policy violated constitutional protections, allowing journalists' credentials to be restored after major media outlets refused to comply.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Judge in the USA blocks Pentagon's tightening of press rules

A federal judge in the USA has blocked a tightening of press access to the Pentagon imposed by President Donald Trump's administration.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The New York Times Wins in Court Against the Pentagon

A federal judge has blocked a restriction on press access to the Pentagon implemented by the Trump administration, a decision prompted by a lawsuit from The New York Times.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

A US court ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions it imposed on journalists

A federal court in the United States has ordered the Pentagon to lift restrictions imposed on journalists, declaring them unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal judge sides with media in Pentagon press access fight

A US federal judge has blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists' access to military information, citing violations of free speech and due process rights.

Mar 21 โ€ข 01:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

US Judge Strikes Down Press Restrictions Imposed by the Pentagon

A federal judge has overturned the Pentagon's policy that restricted press access to the US Department of Defense, initially implemented by the Trump administration.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court found Pentagon's press rules violate the Constitution

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense's new press rules, updated last fall, are partially unconstitutional, in response to a lawsuit filed by The New York Times.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US judge blocks Pentagonโ€™s press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge has halted a restrictive Pentagon press access policy following a lawsuit from the New York Times, which claimed the policy infringed upon constitutional rights.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

CBS News: The Pentagon Prepared Detailed Plans to Deploy American Forces in Iran

CBS News reports that the Pentagon has prepared detailed plans to deploy ground forces in Iran amid conflicting statements regarding U.S. military intentions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:34 UTC
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World

Reports: USA plans for ground invasion of Iran

The article discusses how the US is considering a ground invasion of Iran as military preparations increase amidst ongoing tensions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

US prepares possible military incursion in Iran: 'The Pentagon is working to give options to Trump'

U.S. military officials are preparing for a potential deployment of ground troops in Iran, amidst ongoing discussions within the Pentagon.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

In Trouble: The Pentagon Needs $200 Billion to Sustain the War in Iran

The Pentagon seeks an unprecedented $200 billion to continue military operations in Iran amid escalating tensions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Report: American Planes Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran Reports Damage to 16 Commercial Ships

US aircraft reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to damage to multiple Iranian vessels, as part of a broader Pentagon strategy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Wall Street Journal: A Multi-Phase American Plan to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Wall Street Journal reveals the U.S. and its allies are intensifying military operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
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National & Local

US Budget for the Iran War: "Will it Amount to a Trillion Dollars?"

The Pentagon seeks an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iran war, igniting fiscal concerns among some conservatives.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:59 UTC
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National & Local

US Budget for Iraq War: 'Will it become a trillion dollars?'

The Pentagon plans to request an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iraq War, sparking internal tensions among Republicans regarding fiscal conservatism.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Pentagon seeks $200bn funding for Iran war

The U.S. Department of Defense has requested $200 billion in additional funding for the war with Iran, highlighting a significant military spending increase.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Trump's 'Best Bet' to Open the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is pressuring his reluctant allies to find ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising oil and natural gas prices, with the potential deployment of U.S. Marines as a key strategy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Hegseth says munitions for US, not Ukraine

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has stated that the Pentagon is focusing on replenishing its weapon stocks for the US military rather than supplying Ukraine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What are the possibilities of sending American soldiers to fight in Iran?

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Americans expect the U.S. to deploy troops for a large-scale ground war in Iran, despite a general opposition to the idea of military intervention.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A US senator proposed a law to limit the use of AI in the Pentagon and prevent lethal decisions without human control

US Senator Elissa Slotkin has introduced the AI Guardrails Act of 2026 to establish formal regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in the Pentagon, particularly focusing on lethal autonomous weapons and nuclear weapon control.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Trump does not plan to deploy US troops in the Middle East; Pentagon seeks funds to continue the war

President Trump stated that the US does not plan to deploy additional troops in the Middle East, even as the Pentagon seeks significant funds for ongoing military operations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
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National & Local

Pentagon Admits Issues with Weapons Stockpiles: Blames Ukraine and Biden

The Pentagon acknowledged challenges related to depleted weapons reserves stemming from arms transfers to Ukraine, attributing the issue to decisions made by former President Joe Biden.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Hegseth: It costs to kill villains

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states that the financial costs for the US's war against Iran are rising, with the Pentagon requesting an additional $200 billion to continue operations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Pentagon: There is no specific timeline to end the war on Iran

The Pentagon states there is no timeline for concluding the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran as it requests additional funding.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Pentagon seeks at least $200B from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to support ongoing operations in the Iran war, according to War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Pentagon targets Iran-linked militias in Iraq as Hegseth vows to 'finish the job' for fallen US troops

The U.S. military is actively engaging Iranian-aligned militia groups in Iraq following the deaths of six service members in a plane crash, according to Pentagon officials.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Pentagon will request $200 billion to finance the war against Iran: "Money is needed to kill the bad guys"

The U.S. Pentagon is set to request $200 billion from Congress to fund military operations against Iran, emphasizing the need to equip troops adequately.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog Iran War: Pentagon Requests $200 Billion for Iran War

The Pentagon is set to request $200 billion from Congress for funding the Iran War, a sum that surpasses the total U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Media: Pentagon requests an additional 200 billion dollars for the Iran war

The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion for the war against Iran, but Congress's approval remains uncertain due to mixed political opinions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Continued War with Iran

The Pentagon has reportedly requested an additional $200 billion to bolster its budget in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Pentagon will ask the US Congress for $200 billion to fund the war in Iran, says agency

The Pentagon plans to request $200 billion from the U.S. Congress to finance military operations in Iran according to agency reports.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

'There is no definite deadline' for the end of the war with Iran, says Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that there is no set timeline for the end of the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which began three weeks ago.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Our air defenses hit an American F-35 fighter jet in the skies above central Iran this morning

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims that its air defenses struck an American F-35 fighter jet, leading to an emergency landing according to the Pentagon.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

"You need money to kill the bad guys" - Hegseth confirms mammoth request from the Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has hinted at a record funding request for the war in Iran, potentially exceeding $200 billion.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Pentagon admits that 'there is no definitive deadline' for the end of the war: Iran 'retains some military capability'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there is no definitive deadline for ending the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran, which began three weeks ago.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Epic Fury Operation: Hegseth and General Caine's Conference on the Iran War

The Pentagon leaders state that the U.S. is decisively winning the conflict in Iran, but provide no timeline for its conclusion.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
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World

Pentagon asks for $200 billion for war with Iran: it is suggested how long the strikes will continue

The Pentagon has requested $200 billion for military operations against Iran, though the approval faces challenges from Congressional Democrats and uncertainty within the Republican strategy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Pentagon seeking $200 billion for Iran war โ€“ WaPo

The Pentagon is requesting over $200 billion in funding from Congress to support military operations against Iran as costs escalate following recent strikes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

The US sinks deeper into Iran: a blow to D. Trump from his administration

The article discusses the escalating military campaign of the US against Iran and the internal conflicts surrounding its justification, highlighting critiques from a former administration official and the Pentagon's significant funding request.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Hereโ€™s how itโ€™s been spent โ€“ in charts

The U.S. war on Iran has reached a cost of $12.7 billion within the first six days, amidst significant casualties and destruction.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Pentagon wants an additional four trillion for war with Iran

The Pentagon is requesting an additional four trillion dollars to fund its military efforts against Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Washington Post reports a senior official in the US administration: the Pentagon requests a budget exceeding $200 billion for the war on Iran

The Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion for military operations against Iran, according to reports from the Washington Post.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

US insists that Anthropic represents 'unacceptable risk' for the US military

The US government insists that the AI company Anthropic poses an 'unacceptable risk' to military supply, leading to its classification as dangerous.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Pentagon Investigation: US General Left Secret Maps on Train in Poland

An investigation revealed that a US general, during a visit to Kyiv, accidentally left classified military maps on a train in Poland after a night of heavy drinking.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

US general overseeing Ukraine lost secret maps, drank to concussion โ€“ probe

A Pentagon report reveals that US Army General Antonio Aguto Jr. lost classified maps while returning from Ukraine and suffered a concussion after heavy drinking prior to the incident.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pentagon Report: Drunk General Lost Secret Maps on Polish Train

A Pentagon report reveals that a U.S. general lost secret maps while drunk on a train in Poland during a visit to Kyiv in May 2024.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pentagon Report: Drunk General Meets with Blinken, Previously Lost Classified Documents

A U.S. general reportedly lost classified operational maps during a trip to Poland and later drank excessively before a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:44 UTC

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