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West Point Disbands Cadet Clubs In Response To Diversity Programs

West Point disbands cadet clubs focused on diversity following federal order. Challenges persist for female and cadet diversity in military academies.

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'

The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

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Trump strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions and treatment

A new memo says the Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more

The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Secretary of defense must perform a ‘delicate dance’ between the president, Congress and the public

Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of…

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2025

Army National Guard soldier from Indiana dies in non-combat incident in Iraq

The Indiana National Guard says a 34-year-old soldier serving in Iraq has died in a non-combat incident

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

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Trump Transition Team Meets With Defense Department Officials

Trump transition team members meet with Defense Department officials at the Pentagon to discuss security procedures and next steps in the transition process.

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Pete Hegseth For Defense Department

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Pete Hegseth discuss Pentagon leadership and military well-being in a positive meeting.

Defense Secretary strips Guantánamo official of power to reach settlements, after 9/11 plotter controversy

Defense Department and war prosecutors locked in back-and-forth over plea deals for three 9/11 plotters

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Amid Elon Musk's Push For Drones And AI For Combat Transformation, Analyst Pierre Ferragu Says Shift The Defense Budget In Favor Of Startups

In a provocative discourse on modern military technology, leading tech innovators are challenging traditional warfare strategies, arguing that autonomous drones and artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform military combat.

Benzinga · Nov 27, 2024

Sen. Tom Cotton Criticizes Defense Department For Undermining Civilian Control

Senator Tom Cotton criticizes potential Defense Department resistance to Trump administration reforms and emphasizes the need for reform.

US Monitoring Russia's Updated Nuclear Doctrine

The US responds to Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, expressing vigilance but no immediate changes to US nuclear posture.

US Military Spends Wild Amount On Plastic Soap Dispenser, Overshadowing Infamous $10K Toilet Seat Cover

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8,000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon.

International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024

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Latin Times · Oct 30, 2024

US Military Spends Wild Amount of Money on Plastic Soap Dispenser, Overshadowing Infamous $10K Toilet Seat Cover

The Air Force bought soap dispensers for an aircraft bathroom at almost 8000% of their going rate, prompting criticism from the Pentagon after a series of unruly purchases.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024

Defense spending bills see another surge in unrequested items - Roll Call

House and Senate appropriators want $38 billion in fiscal 2025 defense spending that the White House didn't request.

Defense Department To Provide Additional Military Support For Secret Service

Secretary of Defense approves military support for Secret Service to protect presidential candidates during 2024 election campaigns.

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The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

'Original sin': Torture of 9/11 suspects means even without plea deal, they may never face a verdict

A Defense Department disagreement over how to bring to justice the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four others has thrown the cases into disarray

US Defense Department Enhancing Arctic Presence Against China, Russia

Pentagon's strategy emphasizes Arctic investments to counter China and Russia amid rapid warming.

Roll Call · Jul 1, 2024

Lawmakers request review of two defense industry acquisitions - Roll Call

Three liberal lawmakers ask for additional scrutiny of TransDigm acquisition amid pricing concerns for spare parts for the Pentagon.

Salon · Jun 14, 2024

Trump-led Pentagon ran anti-vax campaign

Under former President Donald Trump, the Defense Department promoted misinformation about vaccines

Salon · Jun 13, 2024

Whistleblower: Microsoft left US at risk

Russian hackers used the weakness to breach the National Nuclear Security Administration and others

Roll Call · Jun 10, 2024

GOP’s fiscal 2025 spending bills heavy on climate change riders - Roll Call

The first set of House appropriations bills target Biden’s climate agenda, to the chagrin of Democrats and environmental groups.

WEKU · May 2, 2024

After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty

Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.

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