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Hegseth Strikes Four Officers from General Promotion List, Sparking Diversity Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed four officers—two Black and two female—from a list for promotion to one-star
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Crow Slams Trump Administration Over Vague Iran Strategy, Warns of Escalating Conflict
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow condemned the Trump administration for offering vague and unsatisfactory explanations about i
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Pentagon Weighs Diverting Ukraine-Bound Air Defenses to Middle East as Iran War Drains Stockpiles
The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting weapons, including air defense interceptors, from Ukraine to the Middle
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Actress Sydney Sweeney Shares Brother's Air Force Deployment Amid U.S. Troop Movements
Actress Sydney Sweeney disclosed her younger brother's deployment with the U.S. Air Force, thanking American troops serv
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Hegseth Backs Iran Diplomacy While Vowing Pentagon Will Continue 'Negotiating With Bombs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he would welcome a negotiated settlement with Iran, clarifying remarks by Presiden
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Prays for 'Violence Against Enemies' at Pentagon Service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a prayer at a Pentagon service asking God to grant 'righteous targets for violence' a
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NATO Allies Record 20% Defense Spending Jump as Rutte Pushes for 5% GDP Target
NATO's annual report shows European and Canadian allies increased defense expenditures by 20% in 2025. Secretary General
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Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Federal Ban on Chinese-Made Robotics Over Security Concerns
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban federal agencies from acquiring or operating unmanned ground vehicles manufactured in
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House Armed Services Chair Rogers Demands More Transparency on Iran Military Campaign
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers criticized the administration for inadequate briefings on the Iran c
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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