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Trump's New Defence Chief To Pressure Allies On First NATO Visit

New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for his first meetings at NATO headquarters Wednesday looking to push European nations over support for Ukraine and ramping up military spending.

International Business Times

As Musk tries to slash trillions from federal spending, Trump publicly states desire for more military money

‘We want to raise defense spending. I think we have to have it,’ the president told Fox News in a recent interview

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Hegseth Reviews U.S. Military Posture Globally

Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasizes alignment of military posture, criticizes Biden's defense spending, and supports partnership with DOGE for Pentagon ef...

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NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO

The Independent UK

Hegseth renames North Carolina military base Fort Roland L. Bragg

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed an order restoring the name of a storied special operations forces base back to Fort Bragg

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth directs military to pause gender-affirming care for transgender service members

Defense Secretary’s memo follows Trump’s executive order paving the way to remove trans troops

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Pauses All Medical Procedures For Transgender Military Members Promising to Treat Them 'With Dignity and Respect'

The decision about their continued service will be made by the undersecretary for personnel and readiness

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Trump accused of leading a ‘multipronged’ attack on US media

While Trump regularly targets those critical of him, his attacks on the US press have escalated since he was elected.

Al Jazeera

Elon Musk’s gutting of US agencies is illegal, experts say. How do you muzzle Doge?

World’s richest man has unleashed a flurry of moves ranging from compromising Americans’ private data to nearly upending USAid. Where does it stop?

The Guardian - US

Top Trump Officials Head To Europe For Security Talks

A trio of top Trump administration officials will make separate trips to Europe this week, with security and Washington's commitment to Ukraine expected to be at the heart of their discussions.

International Business Times

Trump predicts ‘billions’ of dollars of Pentagon fraud in Fox News interview

President targets education department and military in pre-Super Bowl chat and repeats wish for Canada to be 51st state

The Guardian - US

Trump says Musk to uncover billions in ‘fraud and abuse’ at US Pentagon

Billionaire Elon Musk is presiding over a purge of US government jobs that critics call an ‘evisceration of democracy’.

Al Jazeera

As Trump targets the Pentagon, Elon Musk is a 'great master' at this rare talent that could transform defense, former Navy secretary says

“The tools to change this—most notably software and artificial intelligence—lie at hand.”

Fortune

Google just opened the door for people to do evil with AI

Don't Be Evil has flown the coop for good.

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Latin Times

Education Department and Pentagon Next Targets for Elon Musk and DOGE, Trump Says

The Trump administration is still gunning to gut the Department of Education and cutting military spending.

Salon

Pentagon ousts CNN, WaPo from offices

The move is part of Defense head Pete Hegseth's "media rotation program"

Latin Times

Trump Declares Elon Musk Will Tackle Pentagon's Spending in Next Task for DOGE: 'Some Things Are Pretty Bad'

Elon Musk will investigate Pentagon spending at Donald Trump's direction after the Defense Department failed its seventh audit.

The Guardian - US

Trump hints Musk ‘Doge’ team has free rein with Pentagon next in line for cuts

President says key ally and team of software engineers have gained access to Americans’ personal details ‘very easily’

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The Independent UK

The Latest: The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more troops to the southern border

The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more active duty soldiers to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said Friday

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President Trump Directs Elon Musk To Review Pentagon And Education Spending

President Trump enlists Elon Musk to review Pentagon and education spending for optimization and reform, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

The Independent UK

More active duty troops will head to US-Mexico border, bringing the total to 3,600

The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more active duty soldiers to the southern border to support President Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration

Roll Call

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

International Business Times

Pentagon Says 10 'High-threat' Migrants Being Held At Guantanamo

Ten "high-threat illegal aliens" have arrived at Guantanamo and are being held at the notorious American base in Cuba, the Pentagon said Wednesday, without providing details on their alleged offenses.

Al Jazeera

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.

Salon

Gitmo: Today, tomorrow — and forever?

A short history of the prison that Obama and Biden couldn't close — and Trump wants to fill with migrants

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