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Pentagon Adds Chinese Social Media Giant to Military Blacklist

The Pentagon has labeled Tencent as a military company, escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
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A Former Pentagon Insider Reveals All He Knows About UFOs in New Book

The Defense Department often views elected officials as temporary, leading to information management issues, especially regarding UFOs.

The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions

Recent drone sightings in the U.S. reveal a shift in identification due to improved transparency, resembling historical UFO phenomena.

A Former Pentagon Insider Reveals All He Knows About UFOs in New Book

The Defense Department often views elected officials as temporary, leading to information management issues, especially regarding UFOs.

The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions

Recent drone sightings in the U.S. reveal a shift in identification due to improved transparency, resembling historical UFO phenomena.
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Alarm Grows Over Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary

Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense faces significant bipartisan skepticism due to his lack of senior command experience.

Trump makes defense, Doge and Latin America envoy picks for administration

Trump's administration focuses on defense with key appointments in the Pentagon, aiming for a strong national security strategy.

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

Trump strongly endorses Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite his controversial past and ongoing Senate confirmation doubts.

Top names for Trump's foreign policy team

Trump plans to prioritize peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during his transition, alongside aiming for resolutions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Did you need another reminder that Donald Trump watches TV? Here you go.

Trump's cabinet nominations reflect a continued reliance on TV personalities, notably Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Pete Hegseth's Role in Trump's Controversial Pardons of Men Accused of War Crimes

Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense raises concerns about military accountability and the potential impact of ‘woke’ culture on the military.

Alarm Grows Over Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary

Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense faces significant bipartisan skepticism due to his lack of senior command experience.

Trump makes defense, Doge and Latin America envoy picks for administration

Trump's administration focuses on defense with key appointments in the Pentagon, aiming for a strong national security strategy.

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

Trump strongly endorses Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite his controversial past and ongoing Senate confirmation doubts.

Top names for Trump's foreign policy team

Trump plans to prioritize peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during his transition, alongside aiming for resolutions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Did you need another reminder that Donald Trump watches TV? Here you go.

Trump's cabinet nominations reflect a continued reliance on TV personalities, notably Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Pete Hegseth's Role in Trump's Controversial Pardons of Men Accused of War Crimes

Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense raises concerns about military accountability and the potential impact of ‘woke’ culture on the military.
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#national-security

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

Elon Musk and SpaceX face federal scrutiny for failing to comply with national security reporting requirements, raising concerns about potential state secrets violations.

New bill would greatly expand Defense Department quantum efforts

Republican lawmakers introduced Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to advance DoD's quantum technology use.
Quantum information science offers secure encryption, navigation, and potential exponential computing power.

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules

Elon Musk and SpaceX face federal scrutiny for failing to comply with national security reporting requirements, raising concerns about potential state secrets violations.

New bill would greatly expand Defense Department quantum efforts

Republican lawmakers introduced Defense Quantum Acceleration Act to advance DoD's quantum technology use.
Quantum information science offers secure encryption, navigation, and potential exponential computing power.
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Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Hegseth is determined to overcome personal allegations while seeking confirmation as Trump's Defense Department head.

Pete Hegseth's Guard Left the Army After the Beating of a Civilian

Hegseth's choice of escort reveals his ongoing support for soldiers with troubled backgrounds and criticism of military leadership.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense, Faced Sexual Assault Claim in 2017

Pete Hegseth faced a 2017 sexual assault complaint, which was investigated but no charges were filed, raising concerns for his Defense Department nomination.

Pete Hegseth's Mother Defends Her Son's Character on Fox Show

Penelope Hegseth claims her son has significantly changed since 2018, advocating for understanding his current character and dismissing past allegations.

Chip Roy Defends Scandal-Plagued Pete Hegseth: We've All Had Some Indiscretions'

Rep. Chip Roy defends Pete Hegseth, urging support despite past scandals, highlighting the need for challengers to the defense establishment.

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

Hegseth is determined to overcome personal allegations while seeking confirmation as Trump's Defense Department head.

Pete Hegseth's Guard Left the Army After the Beating of a Civilian

Hegseth's choice of escort reveals his ongoing support for soldiers with troubled backgrounds and criticism of military leadership.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense, Faced Sexual Assault Claim in 2017

Pete Hegseth faced a 2017 sexual assault complaint, which was investigated but no charges were filed, raising concerns for his Defense Department nomination.

Pete Hegseth's Mother Defends Her Son's Character on Fox Show

Penelope Hegseth claims her son has significantly changed since 2018, advocating for understanding his current character and dismissing past allegations.

Chip Roy Defends Scandal-Plagued Pete Hegseth: We've All Had Some Indiscretions'

Rep. Chip Roy defends Pete Hegseth, urging support despite past scandals, highlighting the need for challengers to the defense establishment.
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Graham Says Hegseth Plans to Release Accuser From Confidential Agreement

Pete Hegseth is willing to allow his sexual assault accuser to come forward by releasing her from a prior confidentiality agreement.
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NJ drone mystery deepens as Pentagon denies flying objects are coming from Iran or any other 'foreign entity or adversary'

The Pentagon dismissed claims that drones over New Jersey originated from Iran, confirming no Iranian ships are off the U.S. coast.

The week in whoppers: Joe Biden gaslights about his foreign-policy record, Ana Navarro fearmongers about Pete Hegseth and more

Biden's assertion of weakened adversaries like Iran and Russia misrepresents the current global challenges.
Claims of panic among DOD women due to Hegseth are exaggerated and misleading.
Crime related to migration is downplayed despite evidence of rising gang activities.

NJ drone mystery deepens as Pentagon denies flying objects are coming from Iran or any other 'foreign entity or adversary'

The Pentagon dismissed claims that drones over New Jersey originated from Iran, confirming no Iranian ships are off the U.S. coast.

The week in whoppers: Joe Biden gaslights about his foreign-policy record, Ana Navarro fearmongers about Pete Hegseth and more

Biden's assertion of weakened adversaries like Iran and Russia misrepresents the current global challenges.
Claims of panic among DOD women due to Hegseth are exaggerated and misleading.
Crime related to migration is downplayed despite evidence of rising gang activities.
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Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China's Telecom Hacking

US telecom companies are withholding third-party audit results from the Defense Department, citing attorney-client privilege, despite potential security implications.

Will We Get More Answers About UFOs in a Second Trump Term?

The U.S. government's stance on UFOs is changing, with Congress pushing for transparency and new leadership acknowledging the existence of unexplained phenomena.

U.S. military gets "smart" on warehouses

The Defense Department's investment in smart depots enhances logistics but lags behind e-commerce trends.

Google is now authorized to host classified data in the cloud

Google Cloud Platform authorized to host secret and top-secret data for US government customers.
Accreditation enhances Google's competitiveness against AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle for Defense Department contracts.

Pentagon chief is put on the defensive: Lawmakers confront Austin about his secret hospital stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made changes to improve the notification process for transferring decision-making authorities.
Concerns were raised about lapses in the command and control of the armed forces, including the country's nuclear arsenal.

Austin Faces Questions About His Hospitalization From House Committee

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III faced congressional scrutiny for not disclosing his cancer surgery complications
Lawmakers criticized the lack of accountability in the review of Mr. Austin's actions during his hospitalization.

'We're sucking wind': McHenry slams Johnson's work as speaker

House Republicans' decision to not execute a deal in December has cost the Defense Department billions of dollars per month.
Drawing out the calendar and delaying votes does not lead to political or policy wins.

How achievable is the continuous Authority to Operate model?

The Defense Department is focusing on implementing a continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) model to streamline and expedite software development processes.
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