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Pentagon briefing 'set up for Elon Musk to discuss secret China war plans'

A BRIEFING was reportedly set up for Elon Musk on a possible war between China and the US.

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What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries

In what’s been called a “Friday night massacre” at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown and Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti. Trump also fired military lawyers who advise senior officers on the legality of their behavior…

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Pentagon Employees Directed To Detail Job Accomplishments

Defense Secretary instructs Pentagon employees to outline job achievements in response to Trump administration's request, emphasizing compliance with feder...

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Pentagon To Remove Transgender Service Members Who Don't Meet Requirements

The Pentagon's new policy mandates removal of transgender service members not meeting specific criteria, impacting military readiness and facing legal chal...

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Pentagon Shake-Up: Top Military Lawyers Replaced

Defense Secretary Hegseth's decisions to replace top military officials and lawyers raise concerns and spark debate within the Pentagon.

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Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity

US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race

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Pentagon Plans To Cut 5-8% Of Civilian Workforce

Pentagon to reduce civilian workforce by 5-8%, starting with probationary employees. Legal concerns prompt pause in mass firings.

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Matt Gaetz Shares Picture of 'New Office' CNN Was Booted From at Pentagon: 'We'd Never Leave the Place Such a Mess'

Matt Gaetz mocked CNN after One America News Network took over its former Pentagon office, sharing a photo and claiming, "We'd never leave the place such a mess."

Latin Times

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’

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Pentagon To Undergo Full Audit Under Defense Secretary Hegseth

Defense Secretary Hegseth prioritizes Pentagon spending audit, efficiency, and accountability. Supports Trump's defense system and plans NATO meeting in Eu...

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Pentagon swaps desk for New York Times reporters for New York Post

Other swaps due to new ‘rotation’ include NPR for Breitbart, NBC for One America News and Politico for HuffPost

The Guardian - US

Pentagon's Media Rotational Program Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

The National Press Club expresses concern over Pentagon's media rotational program affecting press freedom and diversity of perspectives.

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Washington DC plane crash: What we know so far about the mid-air collision near Reagan Airport

Questions remain over the mid-air collision between a jet, which was carrying 64 people, including the crew, and a military helicopter carrying three soldiers

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Trump's Pentagon Nominee's Ukraine Aid Role Raises Concerns

Michael Duffey's nomination for top weapons buyer under scrutiny for involvement in Ukraine aid hold during Trump's impeachment.

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Pentagon Issues 10-Day Pause On Non-Border Social Media Activity

The Pentagon implements a 10-day pause on non-border social media to focus on core missions.

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Pentagon IG Report: Secrecy Around Austin's Hospitalizations Risked National Security

Inspector General report reveals Secretary of Defense Austin's lack of transparency during hospitalizations, raising national security concerns.

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Man Armed With Firearm Device in His Underwear Stopped Outside Pentagon After Getting Caught Using Phone While Driving

A man carrying a firearm device hidden in his underwear and a loaded gun in his car was arrested outside the Pentagon last week after a traffic stop escalated.

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Defense Policy Bill Increases Spending, Raises Military Pay

The latest Pentagon policy bill proposes defense spending increase, pay raises for service members, and addresses military-related issues. Democratic oppos...

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Pentagon Unveils New Counter-Drone Strategy Amid Rising Threats

The Pentagon unveils a new counter-drone strategy to address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive...

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GOP Senators Express Concerns Over Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Confirmation

Pete Hegseth faces challenges in securing Pentagon leadership confirmation due to misconduct allegations and senator concerns.

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Pentagon Struggles To Use Billion For Arming Ukraine

Challenges faced by the Pentagon in utilizing billion aid for Ukraine before Biden's term ends, including weapons shortages and time constraints.

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Republican Senator Defends Pentagon Pick Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Pete Hegseth against a 2017 sexual assault allegation, highlighting the complexities of addressing such claims.

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Pentagon Official Solves 2016 UFO Mystery

Pentagon official reveals resolution of 'GOFAST' UFO incident and ongoing investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena. Contrasting findings on extrat...

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Pentagon Fails Seventh Consecutive Audit, Aims For Clean Opinion By 2028

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