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Pentagon politics, military spending, intelligence community, and the threats facing American security.
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Trump Pledges Retaliation After Iran Hits US Bases in Gulf
President Trump promised a strong response to Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases, following an exchange of attacks t
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Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on US Bases in Jordan and UAE
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and the UAE on Monday, retaliating for a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers. The IRG
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AI in Nuclear Command Risks Repeating 1983's Near-Catastrophe
The 1983 Soviet false alarm shows why humans must stay in nuclear command. Today, AI-driven weapons and treaty erosion h
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Pentagon's tactical nuke shift demands congressional oversight
The Pentagon's pivot to tactical nuclear weapons raises concerns about limited-use doctrine and arms control; Congress m
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Trump signs order to create U.S. Space Academy, mirroring military service schools
President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to create the U.S. Space Academy, a new institution aimed at trainin
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Hegseth cut civilian protection program despite top brass warnings
New reporting reveals Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut a civilian protection program despite unanimous military advice
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Tariff War With Canada Threatens Military Readiness on Both Sides
The escalating tariff war between the US and Canada could severely strain defense budgets and military trust, warns form
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Trade Collapse With Canada Threatens US Defense Industry Gains
Washington's trade war with Canada backfired on defense goals. Ottawa's new strategy aims to keep more defense dollars a
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US Military Laser Downs Cartel Drones at Southern Border
US forces used a high-energy laser to destroy three cartel-linked drones near the southern border, underscoring escalati
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Pentagon ties of pro-Trump influencer exposed in leak offer
A pro-Trump influencer with nearly 1 million followers failed to disclose her Pentagon role, prompting ethics concerns a
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Army's $2.2B Microreactor Push Targets Five Bases for Energy Security
The Army is spending $2.2 billion on nuclear microreactors at five bases to enhance energy security, with contracts awar
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CIA Chief's Moscow Visit Carries NATO Warning, Reports Say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise Moscow visit reportedly served as a warning to Russia against attacking NATO, tho