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Are Democrats Regretting Trying To Out-Hawk Trump?

Rep. Adam Smith (D–Wash.) thinks Democrats should return to their antiwar roots—and be open to negotiating with Russia.

Reason · Mar 13, 2025

Pentagon to unveil cuts alongside fiscal 2026 budget request - Roll Call

Yet to be seen is the impact of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency assessment of Defense Department spending.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025

Artists have the power to stand up for truth, says Edinburgh festival director

Performers can fight cynicism in age of Trump, says Nicola Benedetti as she announces 2025 programme

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

Ailing Biden shielded from criticism

A Wall Street Journal report alleges aides systemically worked around an aging and ailing Biden

Salon · Dec 20, 2024

There was a poison pill for trans Americans in the defense bill. It’ll happen again

ANALYSIS: This is a preview of how Republicans will approach such issues in the future, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

House sends compromise NDAA to Senate - Roll Call

The House passed the annual defense policy bill despite move than half of the chamber's Democrats voting in opposition.

Roll Call · Dec 11, 2024

House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that provides for a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Rare book with handwritten notes by Adam Smith to go on display

An annotated volume, part of the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher’s library, is being displayed in his home town of Kirkcaldy, Fife.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head Pentagon?

Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024