Pentagon to sever ties with three Ivy League schools, says Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will cut ties with Columbia, Yale and Brown, signaling a potential shift in military relations with these Ivy League institutions.
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Anthropic loosens safety guardrails amid Pentagon AI clash
Anthropic announced a shift away from its two-year-old Responsible Scaling Policy, scrapping the automatic pause on training more capable models and adopting a flexible Frontier Safety Roadmap that publicly grades safety goals while separating its own safeguards from industry guidelines. The move arrives as Anthropic faces government pressure in a Pentagon dispute over AI red lines, including a deadline from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to roll back safeguards or risk losing a $200 million contract, with safety concerns cited around AI-powered weapons and mass domestic surveillance.
Pentagon plans core-value reforms by Scouting America to preserve military ties
The Pentagon warned Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts, that it must rapidly enact core value reforms or risk ending its long-standing partnership with the U.S. military; the alert comes amid decades of collaboration and controversy over the organization’s evolution, including girls joining and its name change, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizing the group’s changes.
Pentagon bets on frontier AI as Anthropic safety debates intensify
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Anthropic’s safety constraints as the Pentagon adds xAI’s Grok to its AI toolkit, highlighting a broader clash over guardrails and how far military use of AI should be allowed. Anthropic argues for controlling military use to prevent lethal mishaps, while the DoD pushes for models that offer decision superiority free from civilian usage limits. The rollout of Genai.mil and ongoing AI acceleration efforts underscore tensions between rapid deployment and safety guardrails, with safety advocates warning against overreliance on unproven systems in warfare.
O'Donnell Calls Hegseth's Suit 'Lawfare For Dummies'
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell praised Sen. Mark Kelly's lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over a retirement-grade determination tied to Kelly's statements, calling it 'Lawfare For Dummies.' The suit argues the Pentagon violated due process by reopening or altering Kelly's retirement consequences after his post-retirement political remarks, and Kelly says he's defending constitutional rights and veterans' ability to speak out.
Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Retaliation for Political Speech
Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging punitive actions tied to his participation in a Democratic video to U.S. troops violated the Constitution, including the Speech or Debate Clause and due‑process protections; the suit also names the Navy Department. The Pentagon has not commented on ongoing litigation, and Hegseth had announced a plan to cut Kelly’s retired pay amid the dispute.
Sen. Kelly sues defense chiefs over alleged First Amendment retaliation
Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and related Defense Department officials, arguing that actions taken in response to his and fellow lawmakers’ criticisms violated his First Amendment rights, the Speech and Debate Clause, and several related statutes (including rules on retired officers’ ranks and the Administrative Procedure Act). The suit follows Hegseth’s January censure of Kelly after a veterans’ video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders, and frames the dispute as part of broader tensions over congressional oversight and political influence within the military. Kelly, a retired Navy officer and astronaut, defends his speech as Constitutionally protected and warns that allowing such executive actions could undermine a coequal Congress. The piece also references ancillary reports on war-law issues, such as perfidy in a 2025 Venezuelan-boat attack, to illustrate ongoing civil-military tensions.
Sen. Kelly Sues Pentagon Chief Over Downgrade of Retired Rank Tied to Anti-Orders Video
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a civil lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to block the Pentagon's move to downgrade his retirement rank and pay, arguing the punishment is unconstitutional retaliation for his criticisms of the administration and protected speech, including a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
Top General Warns Trump’s Military Politicization Echoes Stalin
Former military leader Maj Gen Paul Eaton warns that Trump's efforts to politicize the US military, including appointments and dismissals, resemble Stalinist purges and threaten the independence and reputation of the armed forces, with potential long-term consequences and risks of domestic conflict.
Tony Dokoupil Debuts as CBS Evening News Anchor Amid Venezuela Chaos
Tony Dokoupil made his debut as CBS Evening News anchor with an interview featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussing U.S. potential intervention in Venezuela, Trump's policies, and the broader geopolitical implications, amid changing plans due to recent U.S. actions in Venezuela.
U.S. captures Venezuelan President Maduro amid global reactions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth describes the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as the opposite of the Iraq invasion, emphasizing strategic, well-planned action aimed at securing resources and reasserting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere under President Trump.
Congress scrutinizes Pete Hegseth over boat strike controversies
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, faces intense congressional scrutiny over his leadership and a controversial military strike off Venezuela, amid concerns about legality and his management style, with ongoing investigations and political debates about his future in the role.
Controversy Mounts Over White House Justification of Boat Strike Strikes
Pete Hegseth invoked the term 'fog of war' amidst growing backlash over recent strikes on boats, highlighting the confusion and complexity surrounding military actions.
South Park's Thanksgiving Special Roasts Pete Hegseth and American Holiday Politics
South Park's Thanksgiving episode mocked Pete Hegseth with a song parody, leading fans to adopt a brutal new nickname for him on social media, as the show satirized his political rebranding and antics.
Pete Hegseth Promises Major Overhaul of U.S. Defense Acquisition System
Pete Hegseth has issued a warning to major US defence contractors, highlighting concerns related to national security and the military industry.