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Elon Musk's Wealth Surges Higher After SpaceX Bags $714M Contract From the Pentagon

Elon Musk's SpaceX received awards worth $714 million from the US Space Force for five of its seven critical military missions for the upcoming fiscal year.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's SpaceX Beats Jeff Bezos In Space Race, Secures $714 Million Pentagon Contract: Report

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX has reportedly been awarded five out of seven crucial military missions by the U.S. Space Force, leaving behind Jeff Bezos‘ Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance (ULA).

Benzinga

Newsom Declares War on Trump: California Governor Vows to Sue Over 'Authoritarian' Troop Deployment to Oregon

California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to sue Donald Trump over the federal deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon.

International Business Times UK

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including the California National Guard

The Independent UK

Bill Maher skewers Pete Hegseth’s Quantico speech: ‘No gays, just buff, hairless men’

The late night talk show host said that Hegseth’s speech had been half about ‘warrior ethos’ and half about ‘grooming tips’

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth fires US navy chief of staff

Jon Harrison, appointed in January, had been key to broad changes in military branch’s policy and budgeting offices

The Guardian - US

As Hegseth orders changes to the Pentagon watchdog, advocates say it will silence complaints

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused the independent watchdog for the Pentagon of being “weaponized” and says he’s overhauling the inspector general’s office

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Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Pentagon chief says strike – fourth by US military in recent weeks – targeted boat with ‘substantial amounts’ of drugs

The Guardian - US

Save This Critical Stock Watchlist as the Trump Admin Invests in Rare Earth Metals

The U.S. government is betting big on rare earths, with names like USA Rare Earths and Lithium Americas making massive price moves. Here’s the story behind the headlines, and the stocks to watch now.

Barchart

Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges

The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges after firing dozens of existing judges

The Independent UK

"No more beardos": Hegseth's comments stir religious, medical concerns

In some religions, a beard is more than facial hair — it's a critical part of one's faith.

Axios

The Pentagon Wants to Quadruple Missile Production. That’s a Big Win for This 1 ‘Strong Buy’ Stock.

Orders for this company's defense products are causing the company's backlog to balloon, with even more contracts expected to come.

Barchart

Hesgseth ramps up war against leakers by introducing lie detector tests and NDAs to Pentagon, report says

Defense Secretary ordered hundreds of admirals and generals to a meeting in Quantico, Virginia earlier this week

The Independent UK

Female vets fire back at Hegseth over claims of lowered military standards

Federal law already prohibits gender-based standards for specific roles.

Axios

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International Business Times UK

Women to Be Barred From Combat? Hegseth to Enforce Male Physical Standards

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Targets 'Fat Generals' in Military Shake-Up on Fitness and Readiness

Pete Hegseth slams 'fat generals' in fiery speech, ordering daily PT, stricter standards and biannual tests to restore combat readiness in the US military.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a shift in military policy, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and a focus on "the warrior ethos."

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‘No women qualify’: Pete Hegseth eager to ban women soldiers who can’t meet his manly standards

He flew in 800 generals for this. Hours before a shutdown.

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The Guardian - US

No more ‘woke’ in the US military: key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s speech

Pentagon chief railed against diversity and fat-shamed the troops as he directed his generals to fall in line – or quit

Axios

Hegseth to generals: Embrace MAGA military or quit

"The new compass heading is clear," the defense secretary said, before taking a dig at Mark Milley.

The Guardian - US

Trump defends troops in US cities after Hegseth decries military DEI efforts

President and defense chief delivered pair of incendiary speeches to a crowd of hundreds of generals and admirals

The Independent UK

Generals silent as Hegseth ends ‘warrior ethos’ rally speech: ‘Out with the Milleys’ and ‘in with the Pattons’

The ex-Fox News host railed against decades of work to diversify the all-volunteer military as he announced initiatives to effectively exclude women from combat roles and relax protections against hazing and bullying of troops

The Independent UK

Hegseth declares an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to declare an end to “woke” culture in the military and announce new directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth declares an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to announce directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness as well as an end to “woke” culture in the military

The Conversation

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

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