Four US military personnel killed after plane crash in Iraq and other leading stories
Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews First. Here’s what you need to know to kick off your day… Top 3 1. A KC-135 refueling plane crashed in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of four U.S. servicemen. 2. Gunman at Old Dominion University shouted “Allah Akbar” before launching a deadly attack. 3. The Department of Homeland Security […]
Republicans consider another significant funding bill to boost military resources during the Iran conflict
U.S. Military Funding Discussions Amid Iranian Threats As the U.S. collaborates with Israel in operations against Iran, leading House Republicans are contemplating a significant boost in military funding. Some believe that a second major funding bill could be a strategic way to secure this increase. There’s talk about additional financing to bolster U.S. efforts, especially […]
1,600 military dogs assist soldiers as the nation celebrates 250 years
Celebrating America’s Four-Legged Heroes This year, the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary—a remarkable achievement owed in part to the service of military personnel throughout history. However, the narrative of our nation is only complete when we include the loyal dogs that have served alongside our brave soldiers. On Dog Veterans Day, which falls on […]
Cotton’s Proposal Aims to Prohibit Chinese Firms from Transporting Military Supplies
New Bill Proposes Ban on Chinese-Owned Trucks for U.S. Military Transport A new proposal has been put forth by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-New York) aimed at prohibiting Chinese-owned trucks from being used to transport equipment for the U.S. Department of the Army (DOW). This legislation, titled the “Trucking Security and […]
Veteran Joey Jones supports the Pentagon’s budget for military food against its critics.
Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth is encountering backlash from some Democratic lawmakers after reports surfaced about Pentagon spending on upscale foods like steak and lobster. Joey Jones, a retired Marine and co-host on Fox News, had a response for those “woke” critics scrutinizing the military’s dining expenses. A study conducted by the watchdog organization […]
U.S. military estimates Iran conflict expenses exceed $11.3 billion in the initial six days
Pentagon officials briefed lawmakers privately on Tuesday, revealing that the estimated cost of the Iran war reached over $11.3 billion just in the first six days of conflict. This information came from three unnamed sources familiar with the press conference. It’s important to note that this estimate doesn’t cover all expenses tied to the operations, […]
Military offers reward for details that help catch Fort Campbell drone thieves
Army Offers Reward for Stolen Drones The Army Criminal Investigation Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals behind the theft of several drones. A flyer released by the department indicates that the drones were last reported at Fort Campbell in Kentucky […]
Anthropic could negatively impact the US military supply chain, according to a Pentagon official.
Pentagon Ends Partnership with Anthropic Over AI Supply Chain Concerns The Pentagon has severed its connection with Anthropic, citing that the company’s artificial intelligence models could jeopardize the U.S. military’s supply chain, according to a senior official from the Army Department. Emile Michael, the chief technology officer for the Army, mentioned that the chatbot Claude, […]
Iran’s Military Strength ‘Carefully Destroyed’ — War ‘Concludes on Our Schedule,’ No ‘Unending Nation-Building’
Operation Epic Fury Update On Tuesday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that as Operation Epic Fury reaches its tenth day, Iran’s military capabilities are facing significant degradation. He assured that the operation would conclude “on our schedule and by our choice.” Additionally, he rejected any claims that this might escalate into a longer conflict in […]
Joe Rogan states that Trump supporters feel ‘betrayed’ by Iran’s military actions.
Joe Rogan Critiques Trump’s Military Action in Iran Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed that many supporters of former President Donald Trump feel disillusioned by recent military operations in Iran, especially considering Trump had positioned himself as a candidate aiming to avoid conflict. Rogan described the situation as perplexing, suggesting that it makes more sense if seen […]