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‘It’s gonna be fun to cancel Metallica’: MAGA threaten band after they refuse to let Pentagon use their music for war propaganda

Metallica proving to us all why they are truly metal by suing the government.

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House debates Pentagon spending, crypto as rescissions head to Senate - Roll Call

House debates Pentagon spending, crypto as rescissions head to Senate - Defense

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Awkward Pete Hegseth video hit with Metallica copyright over ‘unauthorised’ song usage

‘Enter Sandman’ played on the video, which featured Pete Hegseth awkwardly talking about drone warfare

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Albanese avoids committing to military role as US presses Australia over potential Taiwan war

US under-secretary of defence for policy is seeking answers from Australia and Japan about their military commitments in the event of a conflict over Taiwan

The Independent UK

Rocket Lab And Kratos Are Setting Defense ETFs On Fire

Rocket Lab and Kratos aren’t only sending drones and satellites into space—they’re putting defense ETFs into orbit. While these cutting-edge defense stocks rocket on the coattails of fresh Pentagon policy changes and Trump-era deregulation, investors are flocking to ETFs that combine military might with next-generation innovation. With drone demand through the roof and red tape getting burned, funds like Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:SHLD) and SPDR SP Aerospace Defense ETF (NYSE:XAR) are becoming stealth champs in 2025’s search for returns.

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US court nixes guilty plea for alleged 9/11 attacks mastermind

A civilian court of appeals says ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin ‘had full legal authority’ to withdraw plea agreement.

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US appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of 11 September terror attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a close confidant of Osama bin Laden and widely regarded as the architect of the 9/11 attacks, was captured on 1 March, 2003 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and transferred to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

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Senate NDAA would hike defense spending by $32 billion - Roll Call

The Senate’s defense policy bill would authorize an extra $32.1 billion for national security spending above what the Pentagon sought.

Roll Call

Trump calls Hegseth ‘Secretary of War’ while praising him for ‘great’ Fox News appearance that didn’t happen

‘Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on FoxNews this morning. Talking about modern weapons and warfare,’ the president exclaimed Friday morning about a nonexistent interview.

The Independent UK

Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks

A divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would have allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal that would have spared him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks

The Independent UK

Trump expected to deliver weapons to Ukraine through Nato allies

President hints at ‘major announcement’ on Monday after halting arms shipments due to dwindling stockpiles

The Guardian - US

Sara Netanyahu: The Ever-present Wife Of Israel's Prime Minister

Whether dining opposite US President Donald Trump or accompanying her husband on an official Pentagon visit, Sara Netanyahu's front-row role in Washington this week has sparked fresh questions over her place in Israeli politics.

International Business Times

The Pentagon Just Made a Huge Bet on MP Materials. How Should You Play MP Stock Here?

MP stock soars as the U.S. Defense Department becomes the company’s largest shareholder. Investors are still recommended to tread with caution.

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Fate of Aukus nuclear submarine deal may be delayed months as UK and Australia wait on Trump review

Snap Trump administration review of the $360bn deal announced a month ago expected to extend beyond initial 30-day timeframe

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Forget Tech—Trump Just Made Defense The Hottest Trade On Wall Street

While investors obsess over record highs in the SP 500 and Nasdaq 100, one sector quietly crushed them both last quarter, and real money is pouring in fast.

Euronews

Russia's mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv injures at least 10

Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences with major attacks that involve increasing numbers of drones and missiles.

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So much for King Charles’ ‘friendship’: Trump’s Pentagon official just shocked Britain with brutal dismissal

Shocked allies, shattered alliances.

The Independent UK

Trump says he ‘hasn’t gone into’ who went behind his back to stop Ukraine weapons deliveries

The shipment freeze, which has been reversed, had been approved by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

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The Independent UK

Trump seems unaware who ordered pause on Ukraine weapons shipments

Donald Trump said he “doesn’t know” who ordered the pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week.

Latin Times

White House Offered to 'Cover' for Hegseth After Pausing Weapons to Ukraine Without Notifying Trump: Report

The White House reportedly offered to shield Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he paused Ukraine weapons shipments without Donald Trump's approval.

Roll Call

Draft House NDAA demands details on Trump’s Golden Dome - Roll Call

Pentagon would be required to provide answers about how DOD intends to realize the president’s proposed antimissile shield over America.

Roll Call

House panel wants anti-drone systems at US defense facilities - Roll Call

The draft defense authorization bill would require counter-drone defenses at military-related facilities inside the United States.

The Independent UK

As Trump pledges more weapons for Ukraine - how reliant is Kyiv on US military assistance?

The US President has signified a hardening in his approach towards Moscow but it is unclear whether this will influence the course of the war

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As Trump publicly fails to be the leader of his dreams, he begins to undo his deadly disaster

His promises and his inability to fulfill them came at a great cost.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Supreme court clears way for Trump to mass fire federal workers

Justices lift lower court order that froze ‘reductions in force’ layoffs while litigation proceeded. Plus, Ed Sheeran tries his hand at art

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