Pentagon

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 22, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifying at a Senate hearing in Washington, DC, on July 21.

US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon’s escort policy for journalists

Journalists could have their press passes revoked if they solicited unauthorised military personnel to disclose classified, and in some cases unclassified, information.

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

The strike killed more than 175 children and teachers, Iranian officials say.

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby

Court halts Pentagon rule requiring escorts for journalists

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have continuously tried to limit journalists’ access to his department’s buildings and staff.

Pentagon sees broader role for AI in setting military targets

The US defence department has revised targeting guidance as it seeks to speed up AI adoption.

Alibaba sues the US, seeking removal from Pentagon’s blacklist

Alibaba said it has engaged with the Pentagon for months over the designation as supporter of the Chinese military.

Chinese pharma firm WuXi AppTec sues Pentagon over blacklisting

Chinese pharmaceutical firm WuXi AppTec asked a US court on June 11 to overturn its addition to a Pentagon blacklist of companies.

False alarm over air quality at US Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order

The Pentagon building was under lockdown, with people evacuated from several floors.

Pentagon accuses Alibaba, Baidu and BYD of aiding Chinese military

The US has now declared that three of China’s AI champions – Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Holdings – aid the Asian country’s military.

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