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Pentagon
News & analysis tagged Pentagon — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Hegseth's Iran Hearing Sparks Budget Clash
Hegseth's Iran hearing turns into a budget fight as senators press the Pentagon on mounting war costs, war powers and the price tag of prolonged US operations.
2026-05-12
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Trump's UFO Strategy vs Pentagon Control
Trump's push to release UFO files is sparking a power struggle with the Pentagon over secrecy, national security, and who controls long-classified disclosures.
2026-05-03
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Pentagon Seeks 'Department of War' Name Shift
The Pentagon's $52M request to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War is raising stakes in Congress over branding and military identity.
2026-04-28
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Phelan Ousted as Navy Secretary Amid Crisis
John Phelan's abrupt firing as Navy Secretary is raising alarm at the Pentagon as the US confronts an escalating Iran blockade and a sudden leadership vacuum.
2026-04-23