Targeting Iran
The Pentagon Found a New Way to Undercount U.S. Casualties in Iran
U.S. troops killed or wounded since July 7 are now counted separately from casualties during the first months of the Iran war.
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Donald Trump and Wars of Choice
Trump’s latest war is wrapped up in his egocentric narcissism and his me, me, me world.
Targeting Iran
Iran Has Figured Out How to Overwhelm U.S. Air Defenses
As the U.S. runs short of interceptor missiles, Iran is carrying out strikes with a mix of attack drones and advanced ballistic missiles.
Hegseth Is Pushing Testosterone. The VA Has Already Struggled With the Treatment.
“Men who take testosterone will have a reduction in their sperm counts,” one medical professor said. There’s no stated plan for continuing care.
GOP Rep. Called Israeli–U.S. Defense Tech Integration “Dangerous.” The House Passed It Anyway.
Rep. Thomas Massie had tried to strip the provision from the $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget, calling it “lopsided” in Israel’s favor.
“Cover-Up” Unravels as Pentagon Admits Nearly 100 Injured in Iran Strikes
The Department of War disclosed a massive spike in U.S. military casualties, but it’s still not showing in the official count.
Targeting Iran
U.S. Official: Iran Attacks Injured “Far More” Troops Than Pentagon Admits
Iran’s strikes caused dozens of casualties and the first deaths in action since the ceasefire collapsed, a U.S. official said.
Hegseth’s War Department Slashed Civilian Protection Staff, Brought in AI Assessments
An unreleased Pentagon report says its center devoted to protecting civilians cut most of its staff and scrapped a records database while developing an AI assistant to speed up work.
The United States of Betrayal
Turning on our allies has always been the American way.
Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoenas of NYT Journalists
Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution.