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The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Defense

How Pete Hegseth is pushing his beliefs on US agency: ‘nothing to prepare forces’

As defense secretary shifts focus to culture war, some fear he is neglecting ‘future of warfare’ for US military

The Guardian - US

If You Want To Cut Government Spending, You Can't Ignore the Pentagon

Since Congress began requiring annual audits in 2018, the Department of Defense has never passed.

Reason

Congress and DOGE Can Find Spending Cuts at the Department of Defense

The U.S. can defend itself at a lot less expense.

Reason

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Pete Hegseth says the Defense Department doesn’t ‘do’ climate change despite being one of the largest polluters

The U.S. military has been identified as the single-largest consumer of energy in the U.S. and the world’s single-largest institutional consumer of petroleum

The Independent UK

Pentagon press secretary has a ‘long history’ of bigoted social media posts and now faces calls to resign

The 26-year-old MAGA supporter joined the Pentagon’s press office in January

The Independent UK

California Judge Blocks Mass Firings Of Probationary Federal Workers

District Judge William Alsup declared that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) does not have the authority to mandate the firing of federal employees, including probationary staff, who have less than a year of experience.

International Business Times

PLTR Is Falling on Defense Budget Woes But These 4 Politicians Just Bought Palantir Stock

These lawmakers suggest that there is reason to be confident in Palantir even as investors panic

Barchart

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3 Defense Stocks Benefiting from Rising Global Tensions

The defense sector is set for significant expansion, driven by rising global uncertainties and growing defense budgets. In this climate, investing in strong, well-established defense stocks, L3Harris Technologies (LHX), Northrop Grumman (NOC), and General Dynamics (GD) could yield attractive returns. Read on….

StockNews.com

World’s wealthiest man Elon Musk has been entrusted with federal cost-cutting while his businesses have collected a reported $38 billion in government funds—including millions loaned to Tesla when it was struggling

Almost two-thirds of the $38 billion in funds were pledged to his businesses in the past five years, per the report.

Fortune

Apple and the UK play a round of security tennis

The tech giant bets Starmer will fold, Musk faces GOP pushback and tech sees returns on Trump investment

The Guardian - US

Another member of Trump’s inner circle rebels against Musk’s productivity email

Tulsi Gabbard joins Kash Patel and the Department of Defense in instructing employees not to respond to the email

The Independent UK

Secretary Of Defense Considering Firing Top Military Leaders

Secretary of Defense considering dismissing senior military leaders, including Gen. CQ Brown and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, with potential implications for the ...

Top News

Revealed: US firm running Guantánamo migrant jail accused over rights abuses

Corporate conglomerate Akima subject of critical audits and complaints over detainee treatment at facilities in US

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth orders Pentagon to cut 8 percent of budget for each of the next five years

The cuts could amount to tens of billions of dollars

The Independent UK

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How medical treatments devised for war can quickly be implemented in US hospitals to save lives

For decades, military doctors faced a critical challenge: What’s the best way to safely and effectively deliver oxygen to patients in remote combat zones, rural hospitals or disaster-stricken areas?

The Guardian - US

Trans military members on the feared ban: ‘I would meet Trump to show how we’ve served our country’

As the defense secretary introduces a flurry of anti-trans policies, servicepeople fear the worst – a blanket ban – is yet to come

Top News

DOGE Officials Tasked With Cutting 8% From Pentagon Budget

Challenges and controversies in the Department of Defense budget cuts and modernization efforts.

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Julianne Moore 'shocked' after her book is banned by Trump Administration

Julianne Moore is in "great shock" after learning that her book has been banned by the Trump Administration, almost 20 years after it was initially published.

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The Independent UK

Trump demands ‘Radical Left Reuters’ return a $9 million government contract. He’s the one who paid it out in the first place

After Elon Musk first pushed a misleading claim about Reuters, the president raged about the global news agency returning a contract that was awarded under his first administration

Latin Times

Trump's 'Targets Grow Bigger' as Department of Defense, HHS Likely Next in His Crusade: Report

Trump's plan to slash government spending could soon target the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services, according to insiders.

Salon

Pentagon ousts CNN, WaPo from offices

The move is part of Defense head Pete Hegseth's "media rotation program"

The Independent UK

Did Donald Trump cancel Black History Month?

Trump declared February 2025 National Black History Month on Saturday morning

Latin Times

'Identity Months Dead at DoD': Pete Hegseth Claims Celebrations of Black History Month and Women's History Month 'Threaten Mission Execution'

The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move to "restore our warrior culture."

Top News

Pentagon's Media Rotational Program Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

The National Press Club expresses concern over Pentagon's media rotational program affecting press freedom and diversity of perspectives.

Top News

US Army Helicopter Collides With Passenger Plane Near Washington, DC

US Army helicopter collides with passenger plane near Reagan National Airport, causing travel disruptions. DoD monitoring closely.

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