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Hegseth, in tone shift, talks nice to defense industry
8 November 2025 at 06:17
The Pentagon chief offered a rare message of unity in a Friday speech to executives.
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Trump nominates Isaacman to run NASA — again
5 November 2025 at 07:15
The unprecedented move follows a high-profile fight over who will run the space agency.
Canada, in push away from US, aims to invest billions in defense
5 November 2025 at 05:18
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget, released Tuesday, calls for a new industrial strategy and a multibillion-dollar project to bolster Ottawa’s defense spending.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84
4 November 2025 at 19:34
His career was about the accumulation of power — and the use of it.
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A confidential manifesto lays out Isaacman's sweeping new vision for NASA
4 November 2025 at 06:26
The former, and possibly future, nominee for the space agency said he did not intend for the document’s public release.
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Hegseth seeks a reboot of US-China military hotlines
2 November 2025 at 09:49
Defense secretary praises U.S.-China relations but says better communications needed to “deconflict and deescalate any problems that arise.”
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Resuming nuclear testing is not as easy as you think
31 October 2025 at 05:09
The country faces a slew of safety, ethical and logistical challenges to restart long-halted nuclear tests. It could still happen.
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DOD can’t say who it killed in military strikes against drug smugglers
31 October 2025 at 03:03
Lawmakers left frustrated after a classified briefing with department officials.
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Trump’s National Guard DC deployment extended into 2026
30 October 2025 at 21:39
The troops have been patrolling high-profile areas and collecting trash.
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Trump will arm South Korea with a nuclear submarine
30 October 2025 at 08:06
South Korea’s nuclear submarine development plans reflect Seoul’s concerns about potential Chinese and North Korean aggression.
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Hegseth to unveil arms sale overhaul
30 October 2025 at 03:25
The Defense secretary will announce changes to the Pentagon’s weapons purchases at an unusual gathering of defense industry executives.
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Takaichi’s tightrope: Flatter Trump, don’t feed him
27 October 2025 at 03:00
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces an early leadership test in managing Trump’s concerns about Japanese investment and defense spending
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Inside Canada’s new Arctic ambitions
27 October 2025 at 00:00
After decades of neglect, the Far North is suddenly central to Ottawa’s vision of sovereignty and security — and Washington is paying close attention.
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Hegseth’s first dismissal with a chosen successor
25 October 2025 at 03:22
The Defense secretary’s decision to place his senior military aide in a top Army post represents a new front in his efforts to overhaul the Pentagon.
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DOD accepts anonymous $130M donation to partially cover troop pay
25 October 2025 at 02:09
White House and military officials will not say who the donor is or whether the gift has been properly vetted.
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Trump orders US carrier strike group to Caribbean
25 October 2025 at 01:05
The move is a major escalation of warships in the region.
Abandoned NASA nominee may find new life
23 October 2025 at 06:51
It’s a surprising turn in Washington, where nominees rarely get this kind of second chance.
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Trump expands his lethal attacks on alleged drug traffickers
23 October 2025 at 06:17
The U.S. military is now operating in the Pacific — and apparently targeting Colombian vessels.
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‘Sean Dummy’: Musk and Duffy brawl over the future of NASA
22 October 2025 at 00:56
It’s far from the first time the world’s richest man has lobbed broadsides at the administration.
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Trump affirms support for nuclear sub deal
21 October 2025 at 01:22
Australia and the U.K. have feared for months that the U.S. would pull out of the AUKUS pact.
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Top nuclear weapons agency to furlough most staff amid shutdown
18 October 2025 at 00:53
House Republicans pointed to the staff reductions as a national security consequence of the shutdown, pressing Senate Democrats to yield and vote to reopen the government.
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Top admiral steps down abruptly amid drug boat strikes
17 October 2025 at 05:26
Adm. Alvin Holsey oversees Southern Command, where US military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers at sea have ramped up.
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Hegseth’s plane makes emergency stop in UK
16 October 2025 at 02:53
All passengers, including Hegseth, were safe after the plane landed due to a crack in its windshield.
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Hegseth warns of ‘costs on Russia’ in latest sign of shifting US stance
16 October 2025 at 00:58
The Defense secretary spoke before a meeting of European defense leaders that he has skipped in the past.
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- Major media outlets, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox News, decline to sign new Pentagon reporting rules
Major media outlets, including Hegseth’s former employer Fox News, decline to sign new Pentagon reporting rules
15 October 2025 at 04:55
The former employer of the Secretary of Defense joined CNN, ABC and NBC in refusing to sign the agreement.
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Senate passes defense policy bill amid shutdown, troop pay standoff
10 October 2025 at 10:25
The Senate and House must now negotiate a compromise defense bill over the coming months.
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Senate votes to repeal Middle East war laws
10 October 2025 at 08:55
The repeal of the Gulf and Iraq War authorizations is included in both the House and Senate defense bills, heightening its chances of passing.
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Hegseth’s firing of Navy official compounds ‘culture of fear’ inside Pentagon
9 October 2025 at 17:00
“It’s better just to keep your head down,” said one senior defense official.
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Trump's pick to oversee VA benefits withdraws nomination
8 October 2025 at 23:49
Karen Brazell faced criticism from Democrats over her involvement in VA staffing and contract cuts.
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