# Department of Defense
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Hegseth Under Fire: Impeachment Gambit Highlights Deepening Fissures in U.S. National Security
House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging war crimes and unauthorized conflict with Iran. While the move highlights deep concerns over military politicization, it is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled House.
Mutiny in the E-Ring: Pentagon Insiders Sound Alarm Over Hegseth’s ‘Reckless’ Command
Internal friction at the Pentagon has reached a breaking point as officials accuse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of reckless and emotional leadership. Following the purge of senior military leaders, insiders warn that the Secretary's 'bloodthirsty' rhetoric and disregard for strategic norms are jeopardizing national security.
Tradition Under Siege: Hegseth’s Intervention in Military Promotions Triggers White House Review
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for removing several pre-approved officers from a military promotion list, bypassing traditional institutional norms. The move, which has sparked allegations of bias and internal resistance from the Army Secretary, is currently being reviewed by the White House before being sent to the Senate.
Fortress Pentagon: Defense Department Closes Press Corridor in Defiance of Court Ruling
The U.S. Department of Defense has closed its long-standing internal press corridor following a federal judge's ruling that its restrictive media rules were unconstitutional. This move forces journalists to utilize staff escorts and a future external facility, sparking a renewed legal battle over First Amendment rights and government transparency.
Anthropic Sues Trump Administration After Pentagon Brands AI Firm a ‘Supply-Chain Risk’
Anthropic has sued the U.S. government after the Pentagon declared it a supply‑chain risk, cancelling contracts and blocking use of its Claude AI model in defence systems. The dispute centers on whether vendors can impose ethical limits on military uses of AI, and the case could set a precedent for how the U.S. treats commercial AI suppliers tied to national-security infrastructure.