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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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Tesla battery cell partner CATL threatens to sue Pentagon after landing on 'blacklist'

A key partner for Elon Musk’s Tesla is threatening to sue the U.S. government over the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist it from federal contracts, blasting it as a “mistake.”

Fortune

Tencent loses billions in market value after the U.S. alleges the video game giant has links to China’s military

The Department of Defense accused Tencent and EV battery giant CATL of having ties to China’s military. Tencent calls the decision “clearly a mistake.”

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Pentagon reaches historic settlement with veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

LGBTQ+ veterans who faced discrimination under policy can update paperwork to remove mention of their sexuality

The Guardian - US

‘Surge of weapons’: How much Ukraine aid did Biden approve after Trump win?

Fearing new US president will cut help to Kyiv, Biden administration scrambles to send military aid for war with Russia.

Al Jazeera

'Border Czar' Details Requirements For Mass Deportations: 'What Price Do You Put On National Security?'

Thomas Homan said he will need at least 100,000 beds to detain undocumented immigrants, more than doubling the 40,000 detention beds ICE is funded for.

International Business Times

'Border Czar' Details Requirements for Mass Deportations: 'What Price Do You Put On National Security?'

Homan said he will need a minimum of 100,000 beds to detain undocumented immigrants – more than doubling the 40,000 detention beds ICE is currently funded for

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US government removes Chinese chip giant AMEC from major blacklist

Two prominent Chinese companies have been dropped from the Department of Defense’s concerning companies list.

TechRadar

US Military Personnel Face Pay Stoppage Amid Government Shutdown Threat

US military personnel face potential pay delays as government shutdown looms due to funding uncertainty.

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Billionaires To Recommend Purge Of DEI Initiatives Across Government

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to recommend cutting government spending on DEI initiatives, sparking debate over the future of diversity, ...

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US could ban best-selling TP-Link routers over national security concerns — TP-Link routers tied to Chinese government-backed cyberattacks

Washington is investigating TP-Link for national security reasons, with some sources saying a ban for the popular router brand is in the works.

Tom’s Hardware

Social Media Users Rip A24 Over Upcoming Veteran-Directed Iraq War Movie 'Based on Memory': 'Is This a Sick Joke?'

The movie trailer, which has more than 32 million views on X, racked up thousands of deprecating comments about the film's subject matter.

Latin Times

Elon Musk’s six major conflicts of interest with the federal government

As co-chair of Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, the world’s richest man is likely to get richer

The Guardian - US

New Jersey State Senator Calls For Department Of Defense Investigation

New Jersey officials seek Department of Defense help to investigate mysterious nighttime drone sightings causing concern and frustration among the public a...

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GOP Senators To Meet With Defense Secretary Nominee

GOP senators critical of Trump to meet with Secretary of Defense nominee Hegseth for confirmation support. Importance of building rapport and addressing co...

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GOP Senators Praise Pete Hegseth For Secretary Of Defense Role

GOP senators endorse Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, citing his military expertise and commitment to service members.

The Guardian - US

Why I’m voting against the military budget

While so many Americans struggle to get by, the US is spending record-breaking amounts of money on the military

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Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Defense Secretary Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Department of Defense, faces challenges but remains steadfast in his commitment and vision for the role.

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Pete Hegseth Garners Support From Republican Senators For Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for the Department of Defense, meets with GOP senators for confirmation support amidst praise for his military background and commitm...

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Senate Republicans Meet With Pete Hegseth To Discuss Defense Vision

Senate Republicans support Pete Hegseth's vision for the Department of Defense despite personal allegations.

The Independent UK

Trump picks MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as his new FBI director

Kash Patel could only serve as FBI director if current Director Christopher Wray is fired or resigns

Reason

Pentagon Fails 7th Audit in a Row but Hopes To Pass by 2028

Congress required all federal agencies to submit annual financial reports in 1990. The Pentagon finally got around to complying in 2018, and it still hasn't passed an audit.

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Pentagon Fails Seventh Consecutive Audit, Aims For Clean Opinion By 2028

Pentagon's audit challenges and progress towards financial transparency and accountability in 150 characters.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth flagged as possible ‘Insider Threat’ over tattoo that’s associated with white supremacist groups

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense

The Independent UK

Trump's pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California

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