The Pentagon has confirmed the long-anticipated test date for Trump's billion-dollar "Golden Dome" missile defense systemâjust weeks before the 2028 election. Announced in May, Trumpâs campaign-era promise aims to create a space-based shield against missile threats. The timing raises eyebrows, with defense experts questioning if this is military strategy or political theater. Led by Gen. Michael Guetlein and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the program faces tight deadlines, scaling challenges, and skyrocketing costs. With $25B already allocated, the pressure to deliverâboth technically and politicallyâis mounting.
#GoldenDome #TrumpDefense #MissileDefense #2028Election #NationalSecurity #TrumpAgenda #SpaceShield #PentagonTest #FTIX #USPolitics #DefenseStrategy #TrumpCampaign #ElectionTiming #TrumpNews #MissileThreat #USMilitary #PoliticalStrategy #WhiteHouse #TrumpVsPentagon #BallisticMissiles #MilitaryFunding #PeteHegseth #MichaelGuetlein #BillionDollarTest #DefenseNews #SpaceDefense #TrumpTrialTest #PentagonMove #USDefenseShield #TrumpSpeech
~ED.194~HT.408~GR.125~
FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said in June that China posed an imminent threat and urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/fbi-opens-first-office-in-new-zealand-sparking-backlash-in-china
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:53Published
Tensions in the South China Sea are escalating as the United States reaffirms its military alliance with the Philippines. During a high-profile visit to the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with full honours, signalling a deepening of defence ties.
The US vowed to defend Philippine forces and assets in the Pacific, directly warning China against continued aggression in disputed waters. Marcosâ upcoming meeting with U.S President Donald Trump is expected to further solidify the alliance, with defense cooperation and tariffs on the agenda.
#SouthChinaSea #USPhilippinesAlliance #Marcos #ChinaWarning #PentagonVisit #MutualDefenseTreaty #IndoPacific #USChinaTensions #MarcosTrump #Geopolitics #WestPhilippineSea #ChinaAggression #DefenseNews
Also Read
China's Sonar Shocker: The 20km Sub-Spotter That Could Sink Naval Strategies :: https://www.oneindia.com/feature/chinas-sonar-shocker-the-20km-sub-spotter-that-could-sink-naval-strategies-3940843.html?ref=DMDesc
Chinaâs PLA Warns: 'Weâll Crush Foreign Encroachment' In South China Sea :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/china-s-pla-warns-we-ll-crush-foreign-encroachment-in-south-china-sea-011-3932325.html?ref=DMDesc
WATCH Video | Standoff At South China Sea: Chinese Coast Guard Attacks Philippine Navy Boats :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/watch-video-standoff-at-south-china-sea-chinese-coast-guard-attacks-philippine-navy-boats-3857477.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~GR.122~
The Pentagon is facing yet another high-profile departure as Justin Fulcher, a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is set to step down after only six months on the job. Fulcher is now the sixth senior official to leave the department since Hegseth's controversial appointment, raising serious questions about the stability and leadership within one of the world's most powerful military institutions. The news, first reported by CBS News as a firing, was quickly disputed by the Pentagon, with spokesman Sean Parnell calling the claim "false" and unfair to Fulcher.
This wave of resignations comes amid a turbulent tenure for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He has been at the center of multiple scandals, most notably a major security breach involving a Signal chat group discussing sensitive military operations, such as strikes in Yemen. In an unprecedented move, Hegseth reportedly added an editor from The Atlantic to this top-secret chat, a scandal that sent shockwaves through the defense community.
Justin Fulcher himself was no stranger to conflict within the Pentagon's walls. He reportedly stormed out of a heated meeting with the Pentagon's DOGE team in April and later claimed the Pentagon Force Protection Agency was actively searching for him. This incident allegedly infuriated Hegseth, who then personally confronted DOGE team lead Yinon Weiss for targeting his advisor. Despite the drama, Fulcher's departure statement was diplomatic, calling his time working with the Pentagon's personnel "incredibly inspiring." This video breaks down the full story behind the chaos at the Pentagon.
#PeteHegseth
#Pentagon
#USPolitics
#BreakingNews
#USNews
#JustinFulcher
#WorldNews
#LatestNews
#OneindiaNews
#AmericanPolitics
Also Read
Suicides in US Military Increased in 2023, Highlighting Ongoing Mental Health Challenges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/suicides-in-us-military-increased-in-2023-011-3987665.html?ref=DMDesc
Ex-Pentagon Spy Claims Proof Of Alien Life: US Govt In Possession Of 'Bodies, Vehicles Of Unknown Origin' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ex-pentagon-spy-claims-proof-of-alien-life-ug-govt-has-bodies-vehicles-of-unknown-origin-3916083.html?ref=DMDesc
Lawmakers Press Pentagon to Ensure Military Stays Out of Election Politics :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/lawmakers-urge-pentagon-to-keep-military-apart-from-politics-011-3908607.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.102~HT.408~
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Defense Departmentâs cloud services were previously supported by China-based engineers, raising national security concerns. Microsoft admitted to using teams in China for technical assistance but assured that no China-based staff will be involved moving forward. ProPublica revealed that limited U.S. oversight left critical Pentagon systems vulnerable, with personnel lacking the expertise to manage them effectively. Amid growing tensions with Beijing, Microsoft has pledged stricter controls to secure DoD cloud services against potential foreign risks.
#Pentagon #Microsoft #China #CyberSecurity #Defense #NationalSecurity #DoD #CloudServices #TechNews #DataSecurity #MilitaryTech #PeteHegseth #FrankShaw #ProPublica #USChinaTensions #SecurityBreach #CyberThreats #DefenseCloud #MilitaryCloud #MicrosoftChina #TechControversy #USGovernment #CloudComputing #SupplyChainSecurity #Outsourcing #CyberRisk #WashingtonDC #ChinaUS #PentagonNews #MicrosoftUpdate #BreakingNews
Also Read
Microsoft Introduces BioEmu, An Innovative AI System To Enhance Drug Discovery :: https://www.oneindia.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-introduces-bioemu-an-innovative-ai-system-to-enhance-drug-discovery-011-7798013.html?ref=DMDesc
Microsoft Layoffs: Thousands Affected In Global Job Cuts :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/microsoft-layoffs-thousands-affected-in-global-job-cuts-011-7789559.html?ref=DMDesc
Xbox Division in the Firing Line as Microsoft Plans Fourth Layoff in 18 Months :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/xbox-division-in-the-firing-line-as-microsoft-plans-fourth-layoff-in-18-months-011-7783751.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.410~
UK Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to China, declaring that Britain may consider military action if Beijing invades Taiwan. In a show of force, the UK is deploying the HMS Prince of Wales, F-35B jets, and Royal Marines to the Indo-Pacific. The move is part of a wider deterrence strategy as China intensifies activity near Taiwan. Healey emphasized cooperation with allies like Australia, signaling that the UK intends to uphold peace through strength in the region.
#UKChinaTensions #TaiwanCrisis #HMSPrinceOfWales #IndoPacificSecurity #SouthChinaSea #RoyalNavy #UKMilitary #ChinaTaiwanConflict #F35B #UKDefence #Geopolitics #JohnHealey #ChinaWarning #TaiwanStrait #MilitaryPosturing #GlobalSecurity #UKAustraliaAlliance #OneChinaPolicy #TaiwanDefense #BreakingNews #AsiaPacificCrisis
~ED.102~HT.408~GR.125~
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump were deep in conversation before the North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the Nato Summit at the Hague, Netherlands.
Sir Keir Starmer entered Wednesdayâs meeting alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Secretary John Healey, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mr Healey hails the UK's committment to buy a fleet of new fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapon. John Healey attends the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defence investment plan that raises target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK's nuclear weapons centre in Berkshire is set to be expanded, the defence secretary has said. John Healey visited the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Aldermaston to mark its 75th anniversary, saying the site is providing security for "generations to come".
Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As Russia unveils its hypersonic âOreshnikâ missile capable of Mach 10 speeds, former President Trump doubles down on his vision of a $25B âimpenetrable missile defense dome.â Marketed as Americaâs answer to global threats, the so-called "Golden Dome" faces serious skepticism. Experts warn the U.S. remains vulnerable, with no existing defense proven to stop missiles like Oreshnik. While Trump promises next-gen protection, Russiaâs battlefield display in Ukraine sends a chilling message: the future of warfare is already hereâand America might be a step behind.
#Trump #Putin #GoldenDome #HypersonicMissile #Oreshnik #MissileDefense #USMilitary #RussiaThreat #IronDome #NuclearThreat #DefenseTech #USvsRussia #Mach10 #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #USPolitics #MilitaryNews #UkraineWar #Pentagon #Aegis #THAAD #SpaceDefense #TrumpSpeech #DomeDefense #DefenseBudget #MilitaryExperts #GlobalThreats #MissileRace #Trump2025 #Hyperwar #StrategicDefense
~HT.408~
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp attack on PM Modi for avoiding a direct denial of Donald Trump's repeated claims that the U.S. mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Gandhi questioned why Modi refuses to name Trump in Parliament, hinting that silence could be tied to upcoming trade deals. Congress alleges that Trumpâs claim has gone unchallenged 30 times. As tensions rise, Modi's restraint is fueling political backlash, with the Opposition claiming a cover-up and calling the PMâs silence a national concern.
#RahulGandhi #Modi #Trump #IndiaPakistan #CeasefireClaim #TradeDeal #TrumpModi #CongressVsBJP #ModiSpeech #TrumpLies #LokSabha #PoliticalDrama #USIndiaRelations #ForeignMediation #ModiUnderFire #RahulVsModi #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #PMModi #RahulAttacksModi #IndiaPolitics #GlobalDiplomacy #TradePressure #ModiTrumpDeal #CongressAllegations #TrumpCeasefire #RahulPressMeet #ModiSpeechMissing #ParliamentDebate #CeasefireRow
Also Read
PM Modi Government Puts Tamil on the Global Map Like Never Before :: https://www.oneindia.com/temp/pm-modi-government-puts-tamil-nadu-on-the-global-map-like-never-before-7819081.html?ref=DMDesc
Rahul Gandhi Doubles Down on Rigging Allegations, Says Election Process Is Over :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/rahul-gandhi-doubles-down-on-rigging-allegations-says-election-process-is-over-011-7818825.html?ref=DMDesc
Government Reacts To Donald Trump's Statement, Scraps Reports Of Indian Oil Firms Halting Russian Imports :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/government-reacts-to-donald-trumps-statement-scraps-reports-of-indian-oil-firms-halting-russian-im-7818621.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.102~HT.408~
President Trump is under fire for controversial comments about press secretary Karoline Leavitt, praising her more for her appearance than her performance. In a live Newsmax interview, Trump remarked on her âface,â âbrain,â and âlips,â calling her a âmachine gunâ speaker and a âstar.â The internet quickly reacted, labeling the comments âcreepyâ and âinappropriate.â Leavitt, a central figure in Trumpâs 2024 media push, has yet to respond. The moment has reignited debates around professionalism, gender, and Trumpâs rhetoric.
#Trump #KarolineLeavitt #TrumpRemarks #CreepyComments #Inappropriate #PressSecretary #Newsmax #2024Election #MediaBacklash #NetReacts #PoliticalDrama #GOP #Controversy #GenderPolitics #TrumpControversy #WhiteHouse #TrumpInterview #OnlineDebate #Leavitt #TrumpMedia #SocialMediaBuzz #PoliticalNews #TrumpCriticism #WomenInPolitics #PresidentialRhetoric #ViralMoment #Karoline #TrumpScandal #EpsteinFiles #GhislaineMaxwell #TrumpPraise
Also Read
Government Reacts To Donald Trump's Statement, Scraps Reports Of Indian Oil Firms Halting Russian Imports :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/government-reacts-to-donald-trumps-statement-scraps-reports-of-indian-oil-firms-halting-russian-im-7818621.html?ref=DMDesc
US vs. Russia: Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Amid Rising Tensions With Kremlin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/u-s-vs-russia-trump-deploys-nuclear-submarines-amid-rising-tensions-with-kremlin-7818561.html?ref=DMDesc
US Prez Trump Announces New US Tariffs - Full List of Affected Nations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-prez-trump-announces-new-us-tariffs-full-list-of-affected-nations-011-7817571.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.194~HT.408~
President Trump has fired Bureau of Labor Statistics Director Erika McEntarfer following a disappointing July jobs report that added only 73,000 jobs and included major downward revisions to May and June. Trump accused the agency of political manipulation, claiming the numbers were âriggedâ and damaging to the economy. Unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, sparking a 1.5% market drop. McEntarfer, a Biden appointee, became a target of Trumpâs fury as economists warn that politicizing labor data could erode trust in a cornerstone of economic governance.
#Trump #JobsReport #Unemployment #BLS #LaborStats #ErikaMcEntarfer #EconomicData #TruthSocial #JobMarket #TrumpNews #JulyJobs #MarketCrash #PoliticalDrama #USPolitics #DataManipulation #Economy2025 #JobsCrisis #BidenAppointee #TrumpFires #MarketReaction #EconomicTrust #WhiteHouse #TrumpRage #JobNumbers #LaborForce #RevisedData #TrumpSpeech #USLabor #EmploymentCrisis #BreakingNews
Also Read
Government Reacts To Donald Trump's Statement, Scraps Reports Of Indian Oil Firms Halting Russian Imports :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/government-reacts-to-donald-trumps-statement-scraps-reports-of-indian-oil-firms-halting-russian-im-7818621.html?ref=DMDesc
US vs. Russia: Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines Amid Rising Tensions With Kremlin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/u-s-vs-russia-trump-deploys-nuclear-submarines-amid-rising-tensions-with-kremlin-7818561.html?ref=DMDesc
US Prez Trump Announces New US Tariffs - Full List of Affected Nations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-prez-trump-announces-new-us-tariffs-full-list-of-affected-nations-011-7817571.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.102~HT.408~GR.125~
President Donald Trump says he has deployed nuclear submarines near Russia following provocative remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. As U.S.-Russia tensions escalate, President Putin unveils a hypersonic missile systemâOreshnikâclaiming it could rival nuclear strikes. Medvedev and Trumpâs online war has triggered fresh World War 3 fears, especially after both leaders made alarming military moves. The Pentagon remains silent, fueling public concern. With nuclear rhetoric surging on both sides, the world watches in anxiety as two of the most powerful nations inch closer to direct confrontation.
#Trump #Putin #WW3 #WorldWar3 #NuclearTensions #Medvedev #Russia #USA #TrumpSpeech #NuclearSubs #HypersonicMissiles #Oreshnik #Belarus #Lukashenko #USvsRussia #ColdWar2 #Geopolitics #MilitaryTensions #BreakingNews #TrumpVsPutin #GlobalCrisis #TrumpNews #Kremlin #NuclearThreat #SubmarineDeployment #OreshnikMissile #Mach10 #RussiaNews #USNews #Pentagon #MedvedevTweet
~GR.124~HT.408~
A young Idaho family is dead just days after posting an adorable video of their son circling his bike around their plane ... with no idea they'd perish inside.. TMZ.com
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says governmentâs decision to possibly recognise a Palestinian state is the âwrong thing to do at the wrong timeâ and ârewards terrorismâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she will "reverse" the government's âfamily farm taxâ if she becomes prime minister after the next general election. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Anti-migrant protesters and members of Stand Up to Racism are kept apart by a large police presence outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, London. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Heathrow's latest plans for a third runway, saying it's "so important" for Britain to "trade with countries around the world". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![US BREAKING: Trump FORCES $25B Golden Dome Trial Before 2028Vote|Political Pressure to FAIL Project? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418399444-US-BREAKING-Trump-FORCES-25B-Golden-Dome-Trial.jpg)
![FBI opens first office in New Zealand, sparking backlash in China [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250801/1418340122-FBI-opens-first-office-in-New-Zealand-sparking.jpg)
![US Sends War Warning to China: Pentagon Honours Marcos as Philippines Vows to Defend South China Sea [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250722/1417231914-US-Sends-War-Warning-to-China-Pentagon-Honours.jpg)
![Hegsethâs Pentagon CRISIS: Sixth Senior Official QUITS Under Hegsethâs Lead| Fired Or Silenced? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250720/1417087198-Hegseth-Pentagon-CRISIS-Sixth-Senior-Official-QUITS.jpg)
![Hegseth RIPS Microsoft for Betrayal |Chinese Working on U.S Defense Systems, Microsoft Admits Breach [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250720/1417084256-Hegseth-RIPS-Microsoft-for-Betrayal-|Chinese-Working-on.jpg)
![UK-China War Soon? UK THREATENS Attack on China over Taiwan | Deploys Warship near South China Sea [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250728/1417810512-UK-China-War-Soon-UK-THREATENS-Attack-on.jpg)
![UK and France view joint missile project [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250710/1416073600-UK-and-France-view-joint-missile-project.jpg)
![Starmer and Trump in deep conversation [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250625/1414750746-Starmer-and-Trump-in-deep-conversation.jpg)
![Defence Sec: It's a bad day for Putin [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250625/1414745370-Defence-Sec-It-bad-day-for.jpg)
![Nuclear site in Berkshire set to expand [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250620/1414357124-Nuclear-site-in-Berkshire-set-to-expand.jpg)
![Russia-US All Out War: Oreshniks Can Invade Trump's Golden Dome- Hit Entire US With High Speed? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418420512-Russia-US-All-Out-War-Oreshniks-Can-Invade.jpg)
![Rahul Gandhi Full Speech: Does Modi Have Courage to Call Trump a Liar? Op. Sindoor Debate [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418421114-Rahul-Gandhi-Full-Speech-Does-Modi-Have-Courage.jpg)
![Trumpâs âFace-Lips-Brainâ Remark on Karoline Leavitt BACKFIRES | Online Uproar Over âCreepyâ Comment [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418417718-Trump-Face-Lips-Brain-Remark-on-Karoline.jpg)
![US BREAKING: Trump FIRES Top Labor Official After Jobs Report Shows Tariffs RAISED Unemployment [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418414790-US-BREAKING-Trump-FIRES-Top-Labor-Official-After.jpg)
![World War III Countdown: Putin Moves Oreshniks to U.S. Doorstep, Trump Sends Nuke Subs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418411212-World-War-III-Countdown-Putin-Moves-Oreshniks-to.jpg)
![Tory leader says Palestine recognition ârewards terrorismâ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418410496-Tory-leader-says-Palestine-recognition-rewards-terrorism.jpg)
![Tory leader says she will âreverse the family farms taxâ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418409916-Tory-leader-says-she-will-reverse-the-family.jpg)
![Rival groups standoff as asylum hotel protest starts [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250802/1418407758-Rival-groups-standoff-as-asylum-hotel-protest-starts.jpg)
![Chancellor backs 'important' Heathrow expansion [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250801/1418334566-Chancellor-backs-important-Heathrow-expansion.jpg)
