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Inside Donald Trump's 'New Air Force One': Lavish Qatari Gift Transforms Jet Into a Flying Mansion

Democrats in Congress have quickly denounced the arrangement, calling it a breach of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which prohibits US officials from accepting gifts from foreign states.

International Business Times UK

Most books pulled from Naval Academy library are back on the shelves in latest DEI turn

All but a few of the nearly 400 books that the U.S. Naval Academy removed from its library because they dealt with anti-racism and gender issues are back on the shelves

The Independent UK

Bessent shouted profanities at a goading Elon Musk in West Wing after Trump told warring pair to ‘have at it’

Bessent repeatedly shouted the profane insult at the Tesla billionaire, who responded by yelling, ‘Say it louder,’ as they brawled within earshot of President Trump.

The Independent UK

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US Accepts Boeing Jet From Qatar For Use As Air Force One

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One

Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar’s motives

The Guardian - US

Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One

The Independent UK

Furious Democrats call for investigation into Musk’s bid to help build Trump’s ‘$500 billion’ Golden Dome project

Forty-two members of the opposition write to Pentagon’s Inspector General to raise conflict of interest concerns over SpaceX’s potential involvement in anti-missile project

The Independent UK

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Inside Trump's Hunt For A Glitzy New Air Force One: How Much Would It Cost US Tax Payers?

During his 13 May 2025 Doha visit, Trump praised Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim, while fighter jets escorted his plane, fuelling his vision for a grander ride.

International Business Times UK

Could Elon Musk build the Golden Dome? Here’s how much SpaceX CEO stands to gain

If the tech entrepreneur is successful in his bid to build part of the controversial project, it could mean billions more in the pocket of the world’s richest man

The Independent UK

Trump rolls out Golden Dome missile defense project and appoints leader

Gen Michael Guetlein of Space Force will be in charge of defense system that could cost $540bn over 20 years

The Guardian - US

Trump expected to announce 'Golden Dome' space missile defenses that will cost billions

President Donald Trump is expected to announce the concept he wants for his future Golden Dome missile defense program

The Independent UK

Giving Trump $400m Boeing jet was his team’s idea not Qatar’s, report claims

The U.S. approached Doha about buying or leasing one of its 747s before aircraft was offered as a ‘donation’, it is claimed, contradicting president’s version of events

The Independent UK

Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil - Roll Call

Some Democrats said they are unhappy about a hal to U.S. cyber operations and planning against Russian threats.

Roll Call

DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups, Pentagon reviewing request

The Department of Homeland Security has asked for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration roundups across the country, and the Pentagon is reviewing the unusual request, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press

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The Guardian - US

US military commanders to be told to oust trans troops via medical checks

Order follows Pentagon’s announcement of plan to remove 1,000 military members who openly identify as trans

The Conversation

The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New Zealand

The space economy is being reshaped — not just by innovation, but by geopolitics. What was once dominated by state space agencies, and more recently by private ventures, is evolving into a hybrid model in which government priorities and commercial capabilities are intertwined.

The Independent UK

Trump has sent thousands of troops to the Mexico border. But is it the best use of the US military?

8,600 troops have deployed to U.S.-Mexico border, and migrant crossings have plummeted, but what happens next?

The Independent UK

New Pentagon memo reveals how military will screen for transgender troops to purge from service

Pete Hegseth’s Defense Department commands officials to ‘immediately’ begin removing trans service members

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Latin Times

Troop Deployment At The Border Has Cost The Pentagon Over $500 Million: Report

The deployment of troops and equipment to the southern border has cost the Trump administration over $500 million so far, a new report detailed

The Guardian - UK

Joseph Nye obituary

US international affairs scholar who pointed to soft power as a complement to military and economic might

The Independent UK

Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services would cut more than 120 high-ranking officer jobs in the active duty and National Guard, including as many as nine top general slots

The Independent UK

Retrofitting Trump’s Qatari Boeing jet for use as Air Force One ‘impossible’ until after 2028, report says

The so-called “free” luxury jet is expected to come with a raft of upgrade and maintenance costs

Latin Times

Trump Admin Spent $21 Million on Flights to Guantanamo Bay: 'Every American Should Be Outraged'

The Pentagon revealed in new figures provided to Congress that it spent at least $21 million in transporting migrants to Guantanamo Bay since January.

The Independent UK

Trump team spent a whopping $21 million on deportation flights to Guantanamo Bay. There are currently 32 people there

The Trump administration suspended the use of military aircraft for deporting migrants to Guantanamo Bay on March 1.

Roll Call

Reconciliation would auction 600 megahertz of federal spectrum - Roll Call

Proponents say spectrum auctions would facilitate private sector competition in the telecommunications industry.

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