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Officials juggle several US goals as they award CHIPS money - Roll Call

The Commerce Department has assembled a team to allocate the money Congress provided last year to revitalize the US chip industry.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

The US government is holding a historic UFO hearing this week. Here's how to watch

The U.S. House of Representatives will hear from several witnesses who will offer accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) in order to assess government transparency surrounding the issue.

Space · Jul 24, 2023

The Pentagon doesn’t need $886bn. I oppose this bloated defense budget

As a nation, the time is long overdue for fundamental changes to our national priorities

The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2023

Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Aliens, RFK Jr. and TFG: What a week

The Pentagon admits UAPs are a thing, RFK Jr makes a vile accusation — and we're still trapped in the Trump circus

Salon · Jul 20, 2023

Editorial: Cut off travel for pregnant troops based in a state where abortion is banned? That’s outrageous

In the military, service members don’t have much control over where they live or travel. That means they could be stationed on a base in a state that essentially bans abortion and have no access to reproductive care when they need it.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

N. Korea not answering US attempts to discuss American soldier who crossed border

North Korea wasn't responding Thursday to U.S. attempts to discuss the American soldier who bolted across the heavily armed border and whose prospects for a quick release are unclear at a time of high military tensions and inactive communication channels.

France 24 · Jul 20, 2023

North Korea not responding to US attempts to discuss American soldier who ran across border

North Korea isn’t responding to U.S. attempts to discuss the American soldier who bolted to the North across the Koreas’ heavily armed border

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine

The Pentagon is announcing a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Gallagher advocates targeted approach to AI regulation

As the Senate and its top Democrat eye comprehensive legislation for regulating artificial intelligence, House Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher is advocating for a “clinical, targeted and iterative approach” to the technology.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023