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Congress passes defense bill authorizing biggest pay rise for troops in 20 years

Bill does not include a number of conservative policy demands, though Republicans won concessions on DEI training in military

The Guardian - US · Dec 14, 2023

Senate passes NDAA, sending bill to House - Roll Call

The Senate voted to pass a final defense policy bill, setting up the sprawling, $886.3 billion measure for House consideration.

Roll Call · Dec 13, 2023

The US government should tell the public what it knows about UFOs

The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, introduced a UFO transparency bill, which some Republicans want to kill. Even sceptics should oppose their efforts

The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2023

Trump's rumored "cabinet of losers"

Axios report cites non-attorney Stephen Miller as possible attorney general — and MTG as veep

Salon · Dec 7, 2023

Amnesty says US-made missiles used in Gaza strikes that killed 43

Amnesty’s investigation reveals survivors in both instances received no warning of impending airstrikes

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

US expects to announce new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

U.S. officials say the Biden administration is expected to announce a new $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

UFOs: how astronomers are searching the sky for alien probes near Earth

There has been increased interest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) ever since the Pentagon’s 2021 report revealed what appears to be anomalous objects in US airspace, dubbed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Fast forward to 2023, and Nasa has already formed a panel to investigate the reports and appointed a director…

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023

Up First briefing: 4th GOP debate; safety experts want tech to reduce speeding

The field is smaller and stakes are higher at tonight's fourth GOP primary debate. As death and injuries mount, safety experts call for more speed intelligence technology in cars.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

The military’s big bet on AI

AI technology is being in the name of national security, raising questions about ethics and responsible use

Salon · Dec 6, 2023

Tuberville lifts holds on almost all military promotions - Roll Call

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said he would lift holds on Senate action on promotions of roughly 440 senior military officers.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023