Trump Surprises With SecAF Nomination Of Barbara Barrett
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Trump nominee for Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett “is a force to be reckoned with and has the leadership, experience, and knowledge to lead our Air Force into the future during a time of increased global threats,” says Sen. Martha McSally.
EXCLUSIVE: Shanahan Keeping Top Staff If Confirmed
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The moves at the top of the Pentagon power structure will create openings elsewhere, as officials continue move in and out of the Trump administration
Pentagon, Navy, In Dark About Trump’s USS Truman Decision
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The Defense Secretary was given a last-minute heads-up about the White House’s demand to keep the USS Harry S. Truman afloat, and the Navy scrambled Wednesday morning to change its message to Congress.
Trump’s Arms Control Plan: Genius or Disingenuous?
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A White House 180-degree turn on nuclear arms control inflicts whiplash on experts. What is real here?
Dems Will Fight White House’s $174B Add To Pentagon’s OCO Emergency Fund
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Two top Democrats blasted the proposal, calling it a “blatant attempt to make a mockery of the federal budget process.”
DoD: “Months” Before Any Work Can Be Approved For Border Wall
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PENTAGON: More troops are heading to the US border with Mexico, Pentagon officials said on Friday. That brings the number deployed from the current 5,000 to about 6,000, even as the Pentagon considers transferring close to $4 billion to support the Border Patrol and build infrastructure. About 2,100 of the troops deployed currently are National… Keep reading →
The Global Battle Over 5G: Trump And Huawei
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In the next six to 12 months, country after country is deciding what companies get to build new 5G networks. India and Italy remain open to a Huawei bid, at least for now; Britain, Canada, and Germany are on the fence; while France, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand have said no.
What Would Space Force FIX? No One Would Notice Its Disappearance
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Born as what most thought was a joke in March 2018, President Trump’s Space Force had by June become a White House directive to the Pentagon. Since then the Trump Administration has been considering possible variants in the Force’s subordination, authorities, size, and budget, while Acting SecDef Shanahan has already created a working group to… Keep reading →
HASC Dems Press To Resume Korea Wargames; Trump Tweets Vs. Intel Community
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Democrats challenged President Trump over his freeze on US military exercises with South Korea, while Trump lashed out on social media against intelligence officials who questioned his achievements.