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Congress and DOGE Can Find Spending Cuts at the Department of Defense

The U.S. can defend itself at a lot less expense.

Reason

Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cuts

The Guardian - US

Conservative Group Backs Elbridge Colby For Defense Department Position

The Heritage Foundation backs Elbridge Colby for top Defense Department role, facing Republican opposition over his realist worldview.

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Department Of Defense Reviewing Probationary Employees For Potential Termination

Department of Defense reviewing probationary employees for potential termination following recent federal agency firings.

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Pentagon schools suspend library books for ‘compliance review’ under Trump orders

Revealed: defense department sends memo that it’s reviewing for books ‘related to gender … or discriminatory equity ideology topics’

The Guardian - US

West Point disbands clubs related to gender, race and ethnicity after Trump executive order

The action was taken in accordance with recent executive orders and Department of Defense guidance, academy officials said

The Independent UK

US Military Grants ICE Access To Colorado Base For Migrant Detention

A Department of Defense spokesperson said that the base will be used to hold migrants with criminal records who are arrested during an operation in Colorado.

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Biden urges troops to ‘remember your oath’ at Defense Department farewell ceremony

Biden urges service members to uphold pledge to ‘support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic’

The Independent UK

Blue Origin To Test Blue Ring Pathfinder On New Glenn

Blue Origin's New Glenn inaugural flight to test technology for Blue Ring spacecraft, in collaboration with US Department of Defense.

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Tencent says it's not a Chinese military company and is willing to sue the US Department of Defense if it isn't removed from a blacklist

The conglomerate was one of several Chinese companies given the designation at the start of the year.

PC Gamer

Republican Senator Banks Criticizes Democrats Over Nominee Confirmation Delays

Republican Senator Banks pushes for prompt confirmation of Hegseth for Department of Defense amidst Democrat delays.

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Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. alleges the video game giant has links to China’s military

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China’s military. Tencent calls the decision “clearly a mistake.”

Fortune

New Jersey State Senator Calls For Department Of Defense Investigation

New Jersey officials seek Department of Defense help to investigate mysterious nighttime drone sightings causing concern and frustration among the public a...

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Pete Hegseth's Nomination For Defense Secretary In Jeopardy

Pete Hegseth's nomination for Department of Defense questioned over views on women in combat roles.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

Benzinga

Trump To Swap Hegseth For DeSantis? Here's What Polymarket Odds For Defense Secretary Pick Show

With more pressure facing Donald Trump's Department of Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, the president-elect could turn to a former political foe to fill the role.

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Pete Hegseth Receives Encouragement From President-Elect Trump

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Department of Defense, remains determined amid challenges in Senate confirmation process.

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Pete Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Misconduct And Mismanagement

Allegations of misconduct and mismanagement against Pete Hegseth, nominee for a Department of Defense role, raise concerns about his suitability for the po...

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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is back, revolutionizing warfare with a $14 billion startup. And this time he wants you to like him

“I realized too late that my reputation is actually very important,” Luckey told Fortune.

RideApart

You Need To Read DJI's Lawsuit Against The US DoD, Grab Some Popcorn

In October 2024, DJI filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense over what it says is an incorrect designation as a "Chinese Military Company."

International Business Times

Chinese Drone Maker DJI Sues Pentagon Over Blacklisting

Chinese drone maker DJI, which dominates the consumer global market, said Saturday it was suing the US Department of Defense, complaining that Washington had "erroneously" included the company on a Chinese military company blacklist.

Fortune

A16z, geopolitics, and money

“The war in Ukraine changed everything about how young people think about the Department of Defense’s work, and really the important mission of deterrence."

Fortune

Andreessen Horowitz defense tech investor Katherine Boyle says ‘Ukraine changed everything’

If more young people in tech don’t start working with the Department of Defense, “we are going to lose the battle of the future,” she said.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. DARPA responds to China's gallium export controls: awards Raytheon three-year contract to develop new types of transistors

Raytheon to develop diamond and aluminum nitride semiconductors in response to China's gallium export controls.

The Conversation

How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election – and why Arab Americans in swing states might vote for Trump

As we near the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, the conflict in the Middle East has escalated significantly. Iran just launched nearly 200 missiles on Israel, and Israel has continued its fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.

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