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A conceptual depiction of major UFO files being declassified, with digital data streams emanating from a government building.

Major UFO Files Released: Pentagon Opens Decades of UAP Records

The Pentagon has released major UFO files, sparking renewed public and scientific interest in unexplained aerial phenome…

James Whitfield·May 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

$A stylized image depicting a fractured shield, with one piece subtly detaching, symbolizing the Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO and alliance disunity.$

Critical Pentagon Considers Suspending Spain from NATO

A leaked Pentagon email suggests the U.S. is considering suspending Spain from NATO due to its lack of support in the Ir…

David Hale·April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

A stern-faced Defense Secretary Hegseth intervenes against promotions, standing in front of a blurred U.S. flag.

Major: Hegseth Intervenes Against Promotions – Pentagon Rocked by Bias Allegations

Defense Secretary Hegseth faces accusations of blocking promotions for Black and female officers, sparking a global deba…

David Hale·March 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

Conceptual image representing the Pentagon Anthropic rift, showing two abstract, clashing digital entities.

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Bold Pentagon Anthropic Rift Revealed Amid Security Claims

Anthropic has pushed back on the Pentagon’s “unacceptable risk” claims in new court filings, arguing technical misunders…

Sarah Chen·March 21, 2026, 3:03 AM

Dario Amodei of Anthropic amidst the AI Pentagon deal controversy.

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Urgent AI Pentagon Deal Salvage Attempt

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is trying to salvage the AI Pentagon deal after a blowup. The outcome will shape the future o…

Sarah Chen·March 5, 2026, 12:01 PM

Pete Hegseth walking with Emil Michael, highlighting Pentagon AI oversight concerns.

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Revealed: Pentagon AI Oversight Controversy Deepens

Controversy surrounds Pentagon AI oversight due to private sector ties. A heated meeting with Anthropic sparks concerns…

Sarah Chen·February 25, 2026, 12:01 PM