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  1. Wind power More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Reviews Slow Companies say the delays have worsened sharply in recent weeks, according to a saved summary of a New York Times report May 5, 2026
  2. Middle East war USS Gerald R. Ford expected to leave Middle East as Iran war costs rise A U.S. official confirmed the carrier strike group is expected to head home in the coming days, while a Pentagon official put the war’s cost so far at about $25 billion Apr 30, 2026
  3. Defense spending Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $25B as lawmakers question the real bill Defense officials say the figure mainly covers munitions and operational costs; Democrats and economists argue fuel, food, repairs and long-term obligations could push the total far higher Apr 30, 2026

Iran war

Trump warns Iran to make a deal as Pentagon puts war cost at $25 billion

The standoff over Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz is drawing sharper public threats from Washington and Tehran, while lawmakers press the Pentagon for answers on cost, duration and strategy

Apr 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence

Google workers urge Pichai to reject classified Pentagon AI work

In an open letter, employees working on AI systems warned that a Defense Department deal could put Google technology into harmful military uses

Apr 28, 2026