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Lawmakers request review of two defense industry acquisitions - Roll Call

Three liberal lawmakers ask for additional scrutiny of TransDigm acquisition amid pricing concerns for spare parts for the Pentagon.

Roll Call

Trump-led Pentagon ran anti-vax campaign

Under former President Donald Trump, the Defense Department promoted misinformation about vaccines

Salon

Whistleblower: Microsoft left US at risk

Russian hackers used the weakness to breach the National Nuclear Security Administration and others

Salon

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GOP’s fiscal 2025 spending bills heavy on climate change riders - Roll Call

The first set of House appropriations bills target Biden’s climate agenda, to the chagrin of Democrats and environmental groups.

Roll Call

After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty

Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.

WEKU

Pentagon Official At NATO Summit Shows Havana Syndrome Symptoms

Defense official at NATO summit in Lithuania experiences Havana syndrome symptoms. Investigations ongoing into the mysterious ailment.

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Three US service members killed in drone attack in Jordan

Defense Department Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder discusses the recent attack and the Defense Department's focus on protecting forces and ensuring...

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US failed to track more than $1bn in military gear given to Ukraine, says Pentagon watchdog

Biden administration officials stress there’s no evidence that the weapons given to Ukraine had been stolen

The Independent UK

Blowback over Defense Secretary's hospitalization sparks shock and anger

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization raises concerns in Washington. Shock and anger spread as the Pentagon and White House remain in the...

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Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping; Pentagon criticized for lack of transparency

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are disrupting international shipping routes, prompting calls for stronger action. Concerns rise over transparency at the Pen...

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Retired Colonel accuses Army officials of lying about Capitol attack

In this interview, Colonel Earl Matthews accuses top Army officials of lying about the response to the January 6th Capitol attack, highlighting the need fo...

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Key US fund for Ukraine about to be ‘exhausted’ - Roll Call

A Pentagon fund for buying Ukraine new weapons and replacing U.S. arms sent there is about to be emptied, the Pentagon comptroller said.

Roll Call

Tuberville ends holdout on most high-ranking military nominations

After holding up the promotions or new assignments of several hundred senior officers for nearly a year, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville relented to pressure from both GOP and Democratic Senate members and ended most of his campaign against a military policy on abortion.

The Conversation

Members want $26 billion for programs the Pentagon didn’t seek - Roll Call

Add-ons being sought by members of Congress are often requested by contractors, universities or a far-flung Defense outpost.

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Fight against 'price gouging' on military parts heats up - Roll Call

Elizabeth Warren and John Garamendi step up their campaign to curb what they call widespread “price gouging” in contracts for military parts.

Salon

Biden backs Israel's hospital denial

Biden cited "data I was shown by my Defense Department" to back Israel's denial that it hit Al-Ahli Arabi hospital

Roll Call

Congress made $80 billion-plus in changes to defense budget - Roll Call

Congress shifted a big chunk of the Pentagon's fiscal 2023 budget to reflect lawmakers' priorities, sometimes with little oversight.

The Texas Tribune

Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants

Four members of the unit working on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border mission have been punished after whistleblowers reported the surveillance operation violated long-standing rules against state-run spy operations.

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‘Forever chemicals’ PFAS linked to testicular cancer in study of military personnel

The link between the chemicals and this cancer among service members had never directly been proven — until now.

The Independent UK

Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues

The Senate has passed a massive annual defense bill that would deliver a 5.2% pay raise for service members and keep the nation’s military operating

The Conversation

Sen. Tuberville's blockade of US military promotions takes a historic tradition to a radical new level – and could go beyond Congress' August break

As Congress prepares to head into its August 2023 break, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, shows no signs of ending his five-month-long hold on military promotions for several hundred senior officers, namely generals and admirals.

WEKU

Pentagon files reveal flaws in U.S. claims about Syrian casualties in Baghdadi raid

The U.S. Defense Department said troops spared civilians during a celebrated 2019 raid against the leader of ISIS, but NPR has uncovered new details that challenge the U.S. claims.

Tribune News Service

John M. Crisp: We should acknowledge, rather than deny, our racist past

MAGA Republicans’ willingness to gum up the necessary functions of governance was on display last week in the House of Representatives.

The Independent UK

Republican senator should drop his 'irresponsible' protest and OK military nominees, Biden says

President Joe Biden says it is “irresponsible” of an Alabama senator to block confirmation of military officers in protest of a Defense Department policy that pays for travel when a service member has to go out of state to get an abortion or reproductive care

WEKU

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

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