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Defense & National Security
Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
Defense
How Robert Mueller Blocked Creation of a U.S. Domestic Spy Agency After 9/11
Robert Mueller's most significant legacy may be his successful opposition to creating a separate domestic intelligence a
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U.S. Forces Target Narco-Terrorist Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
American military forces conducted a strike on a suspected narcotics smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, killing four ind
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Pentagon Implements New Media Restrictions Following Court Rebuke, Raising Control Concerns
The Defense Department is closing a longstanding press workspace and implementing escort requirements for journalists, a
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Trump Breaks Silence, Backs 18-Month FISA 702 Extension Citing Iran Conflict
President Trump has publicly called for an 18-month extension of FISA's Section 702, citing the ongoing conflict with Ir
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New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Defying Court Order with Revised Media Restrictions
The New York Times is seeking a court order to force the Pentagon to lift new media rules it says defy a recent First Am
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U.S. Army Expands Recruiting Pool to Age 42, Eases Drug Conviction Rules Amid Personnel Pressures
The U.S. Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and simplified rules for recruits with certain drug
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Hegseth Orders Military Chaplains to Replace Rank Insignia with Religious Symbols
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed military chaplains to stop wearing rank insignia, replacing them with symbol
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U.S. Bolsters Middle East Force with 2,000 Paratroopers from 82nd Airborne
The Pentagon is preparing to send about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to reinforce U.S. forces in the M
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Pentagon Confirms Use of Anthropic's AI in Iran Conflict Amid Legal Battle Over Ban
A Pentagon official confirmed the military is using Anthropic's Claude AI for intelligence analysis in the conflict with
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Trump Declares Victory Over Iran, Reveals Top Defense Officials Opposed Ceasefire
President Trump declared military victory over Iran while disclosing that his defense secretary and top general opposed
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Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown Joins Trump-Linked Defense Drone Firm
Retired Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ousted by President Trump, has taken a senio
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Mattis Warns U.S. Withdrawal Would Hand Iran Control of Critical Oil Chokepoint
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that a U.S. declaration of victory would allow Iran to claim sovereignty over