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Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
Defense
Iran Conflict Grinds On Past 100 Days as Trump Faces Political Heat
The U.S.-Iran conflict reached 100 days without resolution, as President Trump faces domestic political pressure and ten
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US Fighter Jet Disables Oil Tanker Breaching Gulf of Oman Blockade
The US military disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday for violating the Navy blockade, marking the sevent
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Schiff Bill Mandates Human Control Over Pentagon AI Weapons
Sen. Adam Schiff's HALO Act would force the Pentagon to keep humans in the loop for AI-powered weapons, mandating clear
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Tehran's Calculus: Why Iran Believes It Can Outlast Trump in the War
Iran's leaders believe they are winning the war, exploiting economic leverage and U.S. political divisions to outlast th
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Utah GOP lawmakers blast Pentagon for excluding LDS from Christian faith code list
Utah Republican lawmakers are pushing back against a Pentagon policy that no longer lists The Church of Jesus Christ of
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Israel and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes, Threatening Fragile Ceasefire
Israel and Iran traded direct attacks for the first time since April's ceasefire, hitting petrochemical facilities and m
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Trump Administration's Hesitancy on Ukraine Drone Deal Baffles Experts, Risks US Military Edge
The Trump administration's delay in finalizing a drone deal with Ukraine has experts baffled, warning it undermines US m
Defense
House Panel Advances $1.15T Defense Bill, Renames Pentagon as War Department
The House Armed Services Committee advanced a historic $1.15 trillion defense bill early Friday, voting to rename the Pe
Defense
12 House Democrats Break Ranks, Vote Against $1.15 Trillion NDAA in Rare Partisan Split
Twelve House Democrats voted against the $1.15 trillion defense policy bill, a rare bipartisan break, citing debt worrie
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Canada's New Defense Plan Prioritizes Jobs Over Military Readiness
Canada's new defense industrial strategy prioritizes domestic economic development over military capability, risking del
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House GOP Advances Bill to Rename Pentagon as Department of War
House Republicans voted to formally rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, advancing a Trump-backed
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House Panel Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill After 14-Hour Amendment Debate
The House Armed Services Committee approved a nearly $1.15 trillion defense policy bill after 14 hours of debate, sendin