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Hegseth says renaming military bases after Civil War soldiers who fought for slavery is ‘important for morale’

Defense secretary claims veterans and active-duty troops are thankful the previous names are returning to bases formerly named after confederate generals and officers

The Independent UK

FAA nominee Bedford defends pilot training rule position - Roll Call

Trump's pick to lead the FAA vows to uphold safety standards despite lobbying against tougher pilot training rules.

Roll Call

Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China

Speaking at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, the US defence secretary outlined a rang of new joint projects in the region

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US Sen. Duckworth visits Taiwan to discuss regional security and trade

Strongly pro-Taiwan U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is visiting the self-governing island democracy to discuss regional security and relations with the U.S. Duckworth will hold a series of high-level meetings with senior Taiwan leaders during her visit Wednesday and Thursday

The Independent UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

The Independent UK

Being a mom in Congress is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, members say - Roll Call

“I really felt like I was building the wheel,” recalls Rep. Linda Sánchez, one of only 13 voting members to ever give birth while in Congress.

Roll Call

Democratic Senator Says Mike Waltz Will Face a 'Brutal Hearing' To Be Trump's Ambassador To The UN

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said former national security adviser Mike Waltz will face a "brutal hearing" following his involvement in Signalgate

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Pete Hegseth lashes out on X in late-night post after latest security leak rocks Pentagon

Report of the new Signal leak arrives days after three Pentagon officials were fired for allegedly leaking information

The Independent UK

‘Full-blown meltdown’ at Pentagon after Hegseth’s second Signal chat revealed

Existence of group chat including Hegseth, his wife and others prompts calls for defense secretary to step down

The Guardian - US

'Remove Hegseth': Calls For Defense Chief's Indictment Mount Over Alleged Second Signal Chat Leak

Pete Hegseth is once again under fire following reports Sunday that he shared details of the Yemen airstrikes in another Signal group chat that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.

International Business Times

Trump’s ex-chief of staff says fear among Republican politicians is the ‘consequence’ of disagreeing with him

‘We are all afraid,’ Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski said in recent speech to constituents

The Independent UK

Hill wants $15 billion for weapons Pentagon didn't seek: report - Roll Call

A new report from Taxpayers for Common Sense found that lawmakers pushed to add $15 billion the Pentagon didn't request to defense prorams.

Roll Call

Hillary Clinton Pens Heated Op-Ed on Signalgate: 'It's Not the Hypocrisy That Bothers Me; It's the Stupidity'

Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized the Trump administration in a scathing New York Times op-ed

Latin Times

Democrats Demand Hegseth Resign as Full Signal Group Texts Released: 'Could've Gotten Our Pilots Killed'

Various Democratic lawmakers have taken to online platforms to call for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump administration officials after it was revealed that several cabinet members were discussing sensitive war plans on a group chat.

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The Bipartisan War on Elbridge Colby

Hawks from both major parties lashed out at the confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee for top military strategist.

Roll Call

Yearly cost of Trump’s border missions could exceed $1 billion - Roll Call

The cost of sending troops to assist with border crossings could reach as high as $2 billion, the Pentagon has told senators.

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm

The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service

Top News

Black Hawk Helicopter Deviated From Approved Flight Path

The Black Hawk helicopter collision investigation raises concerns about flight path deviation and compliance with regulations.

Roll Call

White House, Army field questions following airliner collision - Roll Call

President Donald Trump and his nominee for Army secretary fielded questions about a fatal collision between a Black Hawk and a passenger jet.

The Independent UK

Trump’s funding freeze pushes Democrats over the edge

ANALYSIS: Democrats have offered little pushback to Trump since he won. Now, Eric Garcia reports, they’re preparing for battle

Fortune

What is ASEAN and why are Asian countries like Japan and South Korea not part of it?

The bloc has a GDP of around $4.2 trillion and came up during a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

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