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Biden’s Foreign Policy Is a Mess

The White House has failed to match means and ends.

Foreign Affairs · Feb 10, 2023

Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras

Australia's Defense Department will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Hawley’s departure from Armed Services draws speculation

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley was booted from his perch on the powerful Armed Services Committee last month as retribution for delaying the confirmation of numerous Defense Department nominees last year, and for his role in challenging Mitch McConnell’s hold as the chamber’s top Republican, sources tell CQ…

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Pentagon is tracking a Chinese spy balloon lingering over the western US

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is tracking a Chinese surveillance balloon that’s lingering at high altitude over the western U.S., home to sensitive sites including nuclear-missile silos, Defense Department officials said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Pentagon is tracking a Chinese spy balloon hovering over Montana

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is tracking a Chinese surveillance balloon that’s hovering over U.S. territory and believes it poses no military threat, Defense Department officials said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

China’s Tech Money Is Now Radioactive

Washington is increasingly concerned about China poaching U.S. technology.

Foreign Policy · Feb 2, 2023

Lawmakers outline cyber priorities for Pentagon - Roll Call

Members of Congress outline their plans for the Pentagon’s cyber efforts, including retention and data-driven artificial intelligence.

Roll Call · Feb 2, 2023

Editorial: Pentagon missing billions in military equipment

Defense spending is vital to the ensure the nation’s security. But that doesn’t mean the Pentagon should be above budget scrutiny. Far from it, as a recent audit reveals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

U.S. military chief meets with Kyiv general as Ukrainian troops train in Oklahoma

Gen. Mark Milley met with his Ukrainian counterpart for the first time in Poland, near the border with Ukraine.

Axios · Jan 18, 2023

Congress barely dents scourge of hunger in military

WASHINGTON — A recently enacted income supplement for low-ranking U.S. troops, put in place primarily to alleviate food insecurity in the ranks, will help fewer than 1% of the estimated scores of thousands of hungry U.S. military families, according to Pentagon figures.

Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023