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Senate confirms first woman to lead Navy, fills Joint Staff vacancies
However, hundreds of confirmations are still blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
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SecDef: Pulling Ukraine support would hand Putin a major win
Secretaries of state and defense urge Congress to pass $106B supplemental to support Israel and Ukraine—and send aid elsewhere as well.
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Israel, US are losing the influence war over Gaza—but the Palestinians aren’t winning
The world no longer consumes information in a way that allows governments full control of narratives.
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‘Arsenal of democracy’: Biden asks Congress to boost aid to Ukraine, Israel
Mentioning WWII, the president linked the survival of Israel and Ukraine to democracy itself.
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Top Marine outlines priorities for next four years
In his first interview since shedding the “acting” label, commandant cites people, modernization, and organic mobility as top areas of focus.
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The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.
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Ukraine wants West's help in training NCOs and officers
U.S. and allies have already trained some 300 Ukrainian company commanders.
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US finally labels military takeover in Niger a coup
The declaration comes three months after the country’s president was overthrown.
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Defense One Radio, Ep. 135: The uncertain future of an eavesdropping law
We review the history of FISA Section 702 ahead of its possible expiration at the end of the year.
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Ukraine aid pool dwindles as Senate heads for break
Congress must act if arms flow is to continue unimpeded, Pentagon spokesperson said.
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Congress averts shutdown with a 45-day stopgap funding bill
Lawmakers passed a bipartisan measure just hours before a funding lapse was set to furlough hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
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Lawmakers, Army headed for a fight over cuts to special operations forces
“It doesn’t pass the smell test,” said one Senate staffer.
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HASC chair: Space Command's temporary office is insecure. Officials: untrue
After White House scuttles move to Alabama, Rep. Rogers vows to keep SPACECOM from building a permanent HQ in Colorado.
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White House to feds: Prepare for a shutdown
Level of preparedness and communication varies across government agencies as fiscal deadline looms.
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Air Force bristles at congressional cost limits for robot wingmen
But one lawmaker says the drone program needs safeguards against the Pentagon’s costly acquisition process.
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Shutdown would be 'extremely disruptive' to defense production, workforce, acquisition chief says
“Can you imagine if the Chinese had something like this, where their government would shut down every few years?” Bill LaPlante said Tuesday.
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Senate preps short-term funding measure, but House remains on path to shutdown
The lower body's GOP leaders continue to pursue deep cuts to that stand no chance across Capitol Hill or in the White House.
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US preps unusual $2B loan for Polish military
Poland has bought billions worth of U.S. military goods, in addition to Korean-made armaments.
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Half of DOD civilians would get furloughed in a shutdown, plans show
The Biden administration is planning to take a novel approach at some agencies.
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