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The Latest Breaking News from the Defense Department

Pentagon Plans To Cut Civilian Workforce For Efficiency

Stephen Feinberg advocates for civilian workforce cuts at the Pentagon to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.

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Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week

The Defense Department says it’s cutting 5,400 probationary workers starting next week and will put a hiring freeze in place

The Independent UK

Defense Department To Fire Probationary Employees, Senior Military Leaders

Defense Department faces potential firings of probationary civilian employees, senior military leaders, and transgender service members.

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In the Trump administration, nearly every major department is an immigration agency

As the Trump administration works on pledges to crack down on illegal immigration, the flurry of activity has stretched across the federal government

The Independent UK

A ‘great shock’: Julianne Moore’s children’s book under review by Trump administration

The actor’s book Freckleface Strawberry is on a list of library books suspended for a ‘compliance review’ after a presidential executive order

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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Newly unsealed documents reveal more details of prosecutors' evidence in 9/11 attacks

Newly unsealed documents give one of the most detailed views yet of the evidence gathered on the accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, including how prosecutors allege he and others interacted with the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

The Independent UK

Pentagon Press Office Swaps Mainstream Publications For MAGA Media

The New York Times, NBC News and National Public Radio will rotate each year with the New York Post, Breitbart and One America News Network. HuffPost and Politico will also swap

Latin Times

Trump White House marks Black History Month while Defense Department declares 'identity months dead'

The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense Department issued guidance declaring “identity months dead.”

The Independent UK

Trump strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions and treatment

A new memo says the Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members

The Independent UK

Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more

The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace

The Independent UK

White House Border Czar Calls For Defense Department Involvement

Tom Homan discusses the importance of Defense Department involvement in immigration enforcement and the need for increased funding for operational success.

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Trump immigration enforcement push comes with military flourish - Roll Call

The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans featured a highly visible role for the military and federal agents in tactical gear.

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Defense Secretary Pledges Full Support For Border Security Measures

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscores proactive stance on border security and commitment to safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity.

The Independent UK

As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring

Roll Call

Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward - Roll Call

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the nomination of Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to run the Defense Department.

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Protesters Disrupt Pete Hegseth's Senate Hearing On Pentagon Nomination

Protesters interrupt Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony on leading the Defense Department, highlighting his commitment to serving the military community.

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The Pentagon Keeps Losing Equipment and Buying Stuff It Doesn't Need

How the U.S. military busts its budget on wasteful, careless, and unnecessary 'self-licking ice cream cones.'

The Conversation

Secretary of defense must perform a ‘delicate dance’ between the president, Congress and the public

Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of…

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President Biden Orders Additional Firefighting Capabilities For Palisades Fire

President Biden orders additional firefighting capabilities to combat Palisades Fire in California, including air firefighting units and Navy helicopters.

The Independent UK

Chinese tech giants Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies

The U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL to its list of companies it says have ties to China’s military

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Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny For Defense Secretary Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Defense Department, faces scrutiny over allegations as he seeks Senate confirmation.

International Business Times

Trump's Nominee To Run Pentagon Hangs By A Thread

US President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role.

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GOP Senators Question Pete Hegseth's Fitness For Defense Department Role

GOP senators question Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department leadership over misconduct allegations and controversial statements.

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