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Pete Hegseth to cut generals & admirals in US military by 20%; Pentagon to create new drone command

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 per cent, while unveiling a new four-star command focused on autonomous and robotic warfare.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Appropriators seek ways to curb Trump’s spending cancellations

Senate appropriators began plotting ways to defend their power of the purse Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in appropriated funding without the approval of Congress. The so-called pocket rescission to claw back funding, announced Friday night, drew immediate condemnation from appropriators of both parties,…

Roll Call · Sep 29

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Stalled Senate Daylight Saving Bill Stirs Fears of Chaotic 1974 Failure Forcing Kids to School in Pitch Dark

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but has stalled in the Senate, where Republicans warn permanent daylight saving would repeat the failed 1974 push that darkened school runs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Pentagon admits talks over sending National Guard to polling stations

Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority

Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Army Secretary who quit believes Hegseth doing ‘generational damage’ to the military

Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has publicly declared that he wants to drastically change the Department of Defense

The Independent UK · Sep 3

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Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

South Dakota Democratic nominee exits Senate race, bolstering independent rival

The Democratic Senate nominee in South Dakota ended his campaign Tuesday following calls from party activists to exit the race and leave independent Brian Bengs as the main competitor against Republican Sen. Mike Rounds. Julian Beaudion, a former state trooper, cited “extraordinary personal challenges,” including a house fire, financial struggles…

Roll Call · Aug 5

Zelensky asks for Trump’s help to win Elon Musk’s approval for Starlink drones plan

Zelensky is looking for alternate ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems to thwart Russian attacks

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Artificial intelligence becomes ripe target for taxes

Some progressives are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall, with proposals ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by data centers. But other stakeholders are urging a more cautious approach, and…

Roll Call · Jun 29

Trump’s GOP alliance starts cracking as Republicans turn on the president

The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Ken Paxton for the Win? Senate Republicans Openly Seething After Trump Snubbed 20-Year Veteran John Cornyn in Texas

Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff has caused Republican tensions, potentially aiding Democrats in a seat they've long pursued.

International Business Times UK · May 20

Senate advances measure to end Iran war as Bill Cassidy flips vote

Since President Trump ordered an attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have repeatedly forced votes on war powers resolutions

The Independent UK · May 19

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The Independent UK · May 19

One of world’s largest energy storage plants launches in South Dakota

South Dakota has become an energy hub with a new thermal energy storage project

International Business Times UK · Apr 27

Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon

Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Donald Trump Aides Admit to Creating 'Ghost Job' to Keep Kristi Noem Out of the Senate—Is She a Liability?

Trump aides allegedly created a 'made up' special envoy job to keep Kristi Noem out of a South Dakota Senate race, according to multiple administration sources.

Roll Call · Apr 15

Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Battle over Trump’s SAVE Act must have John Thune missing ‘Majority Leader’ Mitch McConnell by now

ANALYSIS: The current leader is now faced with the ultimate temptation, writes Eric Garcia — whether to go nuclear and end the filibuster in the Senate. It’s a sword of Damocles that Thune has had over his head ever since he took the mantle from McConnell after Trump came back…

Roll Call · Mar 18

Threats hearing leaves unanswered questions on Iran war

U.S. intelligence leaders testified on Wednesday that Iran’s clerical leadership has been damaged but not ousted from power, and the mullahs may rebuild their degraded military capabilities over the next several years despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes. The top civilian witnesses before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee — Director…

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

Donald Trump's Top Secret UFO Files Order: Satellite Photos of Non-Human Craft to Be Disclosed

Trump's order to release UFO files reignited debate on Washington's knowledge, with a former defence official citing satellite images of craft 'obviously not manmade'.

The Times of India · Mar 14

US holds satellite images of UFO craft ‘not made by humans,’ former Pentagon official claims

A former defense intelligence official claims the U.S. government possesses extensive UFO evidence, including satellite imagery of non-manmade craft. This comes as President Trump ordered the release of related files, though agencies are scrambling with no clear timeline. The expert anticipates some compelling data but doubts confirmation of alien contact.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski Split Rumours: Alleged Affair Ends After ICE Barbie's DHS Removal

Kristi Noem's rumoured affair with Corey Lewandowski has reportedly ended after her ouster from the Department of Homeland Security, with insiders claiming the relationship was driven by power, not romance.

Roll Call · Mar 12

Housing bill leaves deep divide with House after Senate passage

Just after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a major housing bill Thursday, the top Senate Democratic lawmaker and the top House Republican on the issue diverged over what the House response to the measure should be. The Senate voted, 89-10, in favor of the bill that comprises more than three dozen…

Roll Call · Mar 6

Mullin moving to Cabinet would set off Appropriations shuffle

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead the Department of Homeland Security would shake up the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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