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Palantir's Pentagon Deals Look Big — Until You See What's Actually Billable

Palantir Technologies Inc‘s (NASDAQ:PLTR) new $10 billion Army analytics award and $385 million Veterans Affairs AI contract made waves in Washington and on Wall Street. Yet government spending data show only about $10 million of the $10 billion Army contract is currently obligated — and the VA award has no…

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'He Wants a Nobel Peace Prize?': Donald Trump Slammed For Ordering Pentagon 'Possible Action' in Nigeria

Donald Trump told the Pentagon to prepare for 'possible action' in Nigeria on 1 November 2025, citing alleged killings of Christians; Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth backed the move online, while Nigeria rejected the claims.

International Business Times

Daylight Savings Clock Shake-Up: Could Trump's Plan Finally Stop Time Changes?

Donald Trump's proposal reignites debate over Daylight Savings Clock changes as Americans question whether it's finally time to end the biannual clock switch for good.

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‘Wog’ humour, tense US politics and real-world monsters: what to watch in November

As the year begins to wind down, and the days grow longer, our critics have a fresh slate of films and series to keep you glued to your screen.

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'He Wants a Nobel Peace Prize?': Donald Trump Slammed For Ordering Pentagon 'Possible Action' in Nigeria

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Condemns China's 'Destabilizing Actions' In South China Sea, Pledges US Support To Southeast Asian Allies: Reports

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday condemned Beijing for its escalating "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea during multilateral defense talks in Kuala Lumpur.

Benzinga

Trump Threatens 'Guns-a-Blazing' Nigeria Strike, Orders Pentagon for 'Fast, Vicious, Sweet' Attack

Trump threatens to invade Nigeria over Christian persecution, ordering the Pentagon to plan a 'fast, vicious and sweet' strike, sparking global alarm.

International Business Times UK

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The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops' ability to ask to stay in the military, AP learns

The Pentagon has rolled out a new policy that will severely undercut the ability for transgender troops who have been banned from the armed forces by the Trump administration to turn to boards of their peers to argue for their right to stay in the military

The Independent UK

Trump Denies Considering Strikes Against Venezuela While More U.S. Warships and Troops Amass Near Its Coasts: What The Photos Show

While President Donald Trump declared that he isn't considering attacking Venezuela, the United States has concentrated a rare mix of naval, air, and special operations power across the southern Caribbean and the approaches to the Venezuelan coast, what the photos show.

Latin Times

Musk’s SpaceX set to win $2 billion satellite deal with Pentagon, report says

Billionaire tech boss reportedly in line for lucrative Golden Dome commission despite spectacular public falling out with President Donald Trump in July

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s SpaceX will reportedly receive $2 billion for Trump’s Golden Dome project — system to include up to 600 satellites to track fast-moving airborne targets

SpaceX will reportedly deliver 600 satellites for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield project.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump's National Guard Plan Edges the U.S. Closer to a Permanent Federal Police Force

A newly revealed Pentagon directive instructs every state to train riot-control units within their National Guards—raising questions about federal overreach and the growing militarization of domestic emergencies.

Reason

SASC leaders press DOD for legal justification of boat strikes - Roll Call

Defense panel’s top Republican and Democrat release letters previously sent to Defense secretary requesting details and legal rationale.

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US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington

The U.S. military buildup along South America’s northern rim is, Washington insists, aimed at “narco-terrorists.” A growing chorus of analysts aren’t convinced; they suspect what the Trump administration is really after is regime change in Venezuela.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Four Senate Republicans join Democrats to reject global tariffs

Despite the rare opposition in the Senate, the House is unlikely to take any similar action – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 October at a glance

The Independent UK

National Guard in each state is ordered to create 'quick reaction forces' trained in civil unrest

Military leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots that can be ready to deploy with just hours’ notice

The Independent UK

Hegseth orders military to provide dozens of lawyers to Justice Department

The secretary of defense wants the attorneys for assignments near the U.S.-Mexico border

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Mushroom clouds over Vegas? What Trump’s nuclear weapons tests could mean for America and the world

Trump’s command risks a global arms race while the Doomsday clock ticks closer than ever to midnight, experts say

Latin Times

Three-Star General Reportedly Removed From Post After Tensions With Pete Hegseth

A three-star general was removed from his post on the Pentagon's Joint Staff after months of sustained tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a new report.

Roll Call

Warner demands intel sharing after secret GOP Venezuela briefing - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are raising concerns about trust after only Republicans were briefed on U.S. strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug boats.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump says rare earths deal and tariff cut agreed with China

Overall US tariffs on Chinese goods will be lowered to 47% after talks. Plus: the far right loses support in Dutch election

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth to set up National Guard ‘quick reaction forces’ to quell unrest across all 50 states

Rapid-response units to be trained up in use of batons and body shields to quell civil disturbances in U.S. cities, according to interal memo

Roll Call

Senate Democrats riled over exclusion from Venezuela briefing - Roll Call

The Trump administration organized a Republican-only classified briefing on military strikes in the Caribbean, angering Democrats.

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If the US resumes nuclear weapons testing, this would be extremely dangerous for humanity

US President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, “on an equal basis” with other countries’ testing programs.

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