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Young Veterans Had Higher Forever Chemical Levels Than Civilians, but VA Medical Centers Do Not Offer PFAS Tests

Veterans ages 20 to 39 had PFAS levels 13% to 24% higher than civilian peers, a Brown study found, yet VA medical centers do not offer PFAS blood tests.

Medical Daily

Republican Senator calls on Trump to fire Hegseth for ‘inept management’

Thom Tillis slammed the Defense Secretary’s leadership – 18 months after casting a key vote to confirm his appointment

The Independent UK

Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report

It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation

The Independent UK

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China's top DRAM maker CXMT sues Pentagon over its blacklisting — argues chips are standard civilian JEDEC spec, not defense hardware

Chinese DRAM maker CXMT wants the US Department of Defense to remove it from the list of companies linked to the Chinese military.

Tom’s Hardware

What is Hegseth trying to hide?

The Pentagon clamps down on Stars and Stripes as questions about the USS Abraham Lincoln arise

Salon

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation

The company was designated a Chinese military company by the US Defense Department under the Biden administration and was retained on the list by ‌the Trump ⁠administration during ⁠a June update.

The Economic Times

Judge Says Trump's Clampdown on Anthropic Violates the First Amendment

A judge ruled the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation of Anthropic was an unlawful, “arbitrary,” and “capricious” decision made to punish Anthropic.

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Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor after he defends editorial independence

The Pentagon dismissed the editor-in-chief and a reporter from Stars and Stripes for insubordination. These actions followed public statements defending the news outlet's editorial independence. The newspaper's publisher also announced his impending retirement and was subsequently dismissed. This move escalates tensions between the administration and the news media. The Pentagon…

The Economic Times

Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership

Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move follows the recent dismissal of the newspaper's ombudsman, who protected editorial independence. The Pentagon plans to refocus the publication's content on military matters and warfighting. These changes occur as Defense Secretary Pete…

The Economic Times

Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes publication retires amid Pentagon clash over USS Lincoln

The publisher’s departure comes seven months after the Pentagon announced on social media that it intended to overhaul the newspaper to align with department messaging

The Independent UK

Damage To U.S. Bases In The Middle East Prompts Pentagon To Consider Pulling Back Troops: Report

The Defense Department might not rebuild struck bases as they were before the war began.

International Business Times

Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says

The $61 million Series B funding round comes months after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" in March, a rupture that sent military branches scrambling to diversify their AI vendors and turned startups like Smack ‌from afterthoughts into ⁠hot commodities.

The Economic Times

Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Will Pay $1.2 Billion To Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects, Calling It 'Common Sense'

German energy company RWE decided "there is no path forward to permit these projects in the U.S. for the foreseeable future."

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The Independent UK

Trump confronted Hegseth at Camp David over Iran munitions shortage, report says

The Pentagon chief reportedly blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for not making sure the president was fully informed of the issue

Reason

Trump Can't Just Pretend Iran War Casualties Don't Count

However the government chooses to list war casualties, it doesn't change the fact that Americans are dead because of the administration's choices.

The Independent UK

Trump attends dignified transfer of four US soldiers killed in Middle East

This was the third such transfer Trump has attended since he launched the war in Iran in February

Salon

Hegseth doesn't care about civilians

Members of Congress worry it's putting the troops at risk

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The Independent UK

Judge halts Pentagon policy requiring escorts for journalists

The judge asserted that the policy directly violated the First Amendment

The Economic Times

Trump signs AI memo addressing issues in Anthropic-Pentagon feud

US national security agencies are now required to work with multiple artificial intelligence providers. This directive follows a dispute with Anthropic PBC. Agencies must avoid companies that interfere with the chain-of-command. The move aims to ensure government operations continue smoothly. This policy change seeks to diversify AI vendors for national…

The Independent UK

Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a 'classified space'

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry

The Independent UK

Pentagon defends banning reporters from press office by turning it into a classified room: ‘Journalists no longer permitted’

The Trump administration said the switch-up was due to Pentagon speechwriters needing to ‘routinely handle classified material’

International Business Times

U.S. Troops Are Being Tracked And Targeted Through Commercial Phone Data

Despite knowing for a decade that commercial location data on smart phones could be used to track U.S. military personnel, the Pentagon took little action to neutralize the potential threat.

Reason

The New York Times Sues Pentagon Over 'Retaliatory' Escort Requirement

The Pentagon instituted its new press rules in the fall, prompting a months-long legal battle over the First Amendment.

The Independent UK

The New York Times sues the Pentagon a second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access

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