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Pete Hegseth Claims Complete Clearance In Sexual Assault Investigation

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Department pick, faces denial of sexual assault allegation and credibility questions post thorough investigation.

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US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty

A defense official says the Defense Department will appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea agreements struck by the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and two of his co-defendants are valid

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We still don’t know everything that happened at Guantánamo Bay. The 9/11 trial could tell us

An obscure records request, an ACLU lawsuit, and the 9/11 trial could finally shed light on what the CIA was doing at Guantánamo’s mysterious Camp 7, writes Josh Marcus

The Independent UK

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Mexico's National Guard Shoots And Kills Colombian Migrants

Fatal shooting incident involving Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border results in Colombian migrant deaths and injuries. Second recent incident of Mexi...

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Mexico's National Guard kills 2 Colombians and wounds 4 in an alleged confrontation near US border

Mexico’s Defense Department claims the National Guard has killed two Colombians and wounded four others in a confrontation near the U.S. border

The Independent UK

Mexican Army Kills 19 Suspected Drug Cartel Gunmen In Sinaloa

Mexican army neutralizes 19 cartel gunmen in Sinaloa shootout; no soldier casualties reported. Recent escalation of violence in Sinaloa due to cartel clashes.

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U.S. Special Operations Command Innovates To Protect Troops

U.S. special operations forces employ innovative technologies to reduce brain injuries from blast overpressure during training.

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With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts

Brain injuries are a growing problem for the U.S. military

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Analysis: Digging into FEMA spending claims on the campaign trail - Roll Call

Policymakers in both parties, including Donald Trump, have cut spending deals with a small slice of FEMA funds going to care for migrants.

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2 sisters from Egypt were among those killed in Mexican army shooting

One Egyptian girl, 11, and her 18-year-old sister were among those killed after Mexican army troops opened fire on a truck carrying migrants earlier this week

The Independent UK

Mexican Army Shoots Migrants, Killing Six In Chiapas Incident

Mexican army shooting incident involving migrants raises questions about force use and migrant protection, highlighting dangers faced during journeys.

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Trans care debate influenced by misinformation, doctors say - Roll Call

As 2024 election nears, GOP lawmakers have seized on trans health care as the go-to social issue aimed at drawing conservative voters.

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Defense Department Implements Cognitive Assessments To Protect Troops

Learn about the U.S. Defense Department's new mandate for cognitive assessments to prevent brain injuries from blasts and protect military personnel.

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Guantanamo inmate accused of being main plotter of 9/11 attacks to plead guilty

The man accused of being the main plotter in al-Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said Wednesday

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Pentagon panel to review Medals of Honor given to soldiers at the Wounded Knee massacre

The Defense Department will review the Medals of Honor that were given to 20 U.S. soldiers for their actions in the 1890 battle at Wounded Knee to make sure their conduct merits such an honor

The Independent UK

Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud to settle charges stemming from the crashes of two of its 737 Max jets

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Pentagon says it's impossible to ditch Huawei telecom gear — officials beg Congress for waiver from Chinese sanctions

As Congress readies the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, the Pentagon is reminding lawmakers it needs a waiver from provisions included in the 2019 version of the act.

The Independent UK

The US defense secretary will visit Cambodia, one of China's closest allies, after regional talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to make an official visit to Cambodia, one of China’s closest allies in Southeast Asia, after holding talks with his Chinese counterpart at an annual security conference in Singapore

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Pentagon pursuing Russian use of Musk’s Starlink terminals - Roll Call

The Defense Department is working with SpaceX to disable satellite internet terminals that are being used against Ukraine, an official said.

The Independent UK

Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem

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US Completes Construction Of Humanitarian Pier System For Gaza Aid

US completes construction of JLOTS humanitarian pier for Gaza aid delivery, facing delays due to adverse weather conditions.

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Panel pitches NDAA plan to improve troops’ quality of life - Roll Call

A bipartisan House Armed Services Committee panel issued a report with 31 recommendations to improve the lives of military families.

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US Military Pier In Gaza Expected To Be Ready Soon

US Defense Secretary announces the upcoming operational date of the US military's pier in Gaza for aid delivery by sea.

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Pentagon Report: Ufos Not Extraterrestrial, Misinterpretation Likely

Defense Department report refutes extraterrestrial origins for unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), emphasizing misinterpretation and misinformation.

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Sweden Officially Joins NATO, Alarming Russian President Putin

Sweden joins NATO, while suspicious debris off Alaska coast prompts investigation. Putin opposed NATO expansion.

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