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The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

The Independent UK

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

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Democrats raise concerns over Hegseth’s ‘no quarter’ Iran comments

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Hegseth’s ‘no mercy’ Iran directive sounds alarm with Democrats who told military to refuse illegal orders

Defense secretary’s comments about offering ‘no quarter’ have some Democratic lawmakers decrying ‘the irresponsible way he's showing leadership in this war’

The Independent UK

Democrats outraged as Fetterman votes to advance Markwayne Mullin nomination

Calls for Pennsylvania senator – Trump’s ‘favorite Democrat’ – to resign after casting decisive committee vote

The Guardian - US

Dems in illegal orders video defiant after DOJ's failed indictment attempt

Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department over a video directed at servicemembers consider their own legal action.

Roll Call

More Democratic lawmakers say Trump DoJ is investigating them over military video

Three House members claim they’re being targeted for saying that troops don’t need to comply with illegal orders

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Trump administration is investigating Democratic lawmakers over video message to military

The lawmakers say they have been contacted by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Senator Mark Kelly Faces Demotion: Military Pay Cut as Punishment for Video Warning Against 'Illegal Orders'

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Mark Kelly is facing demotion and a military pension cut after the video in November warning service members to defy 'illegal orders.'

International Business Times UK

Pentagon to review ‘allegations of misconduct’ against Kelly - Roll Call

The Defense Department said it was investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video urging troops to disobey “unlawful orders.”

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Some Democrats Urge the Military To 'Refuse Illegal Orders.' What if the IRS, ATF, and EPA Did the Same?

Much of what the federal government does on a daily basis flouts constitutional protections and offends human decency.

Reason

Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation; Trump and Mamdani have cordial White House meeting – as it happened

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Democrats fear political violence after Trump accuses Congress members of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

Capitol Police said the lawmakers Trump targeted were going to be on ‘24/7 security,’ Senator Elissa Slotkin said

The Independent UK

Outrage after Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’

US president roundly decried for Truth Social post after lawmakers told military personnel to refuse illegal orders

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For female veterans in Congress, it’s a small club - Roll Call

“People are sort of afraid to poke their heads up and recognize that we should be talking about women who serve,” one says.

The Independent UK

US has contingency plans to invade Greenland and Panama, Hegseth reveals

‘You’re an embarrassment to this country,’ congressman Salud Carbaja told the defense secretary

Roll Call

Democrats call for halt of military academy book purge - Roll Call

Two members of the House Armed Services Committee reached out to service academies amid concerns over the removal of books from libraries.

The Independent UK

CIA director erupts after Democrat asks whether Hegseth was drinking before Signalgate leaks

CIA Director John Ratcliffe blew up on Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez during House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing

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Democrats seek criminal probe over group chat on Houthi strike - Roll Call

Democratic lawmakers called for criminal investigations Wednesday into the conduct surrounding a Signal chat discussing military action.

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Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats - Roll Call

A handful of Democratic women with national security and military backgrounds are back in the spotlight early into Donald Trump's second term.

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After briefing, Intelligence panelists confident skies are safe - Roll Call

House Intelligence Committee members left a classified briefing largely satisfied that the uptick in alleged drone sightings isn't nefarious.

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NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops - Roll Call

The compromise defense bill would give America’s lowest-ranking military personnel one of the largest raises in U.S. history.

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House task force hears from local officers on Trump rally shooting - Roll Call

A congressional task force heard testimony Thursday from local law enforcement officers about the July 13 near assassination of Donald Trump.

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President Biden Clashes With House Democrats Over Voter Concerns

President Biden's tense exchange with House Democrats over concerns about his vigor and electoral standing underscores the complexities within the Democrat...

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