Policy
After Army Vet's Heroic Actions in a Gay Bar, GOP Lawmakers Release Anti-Woke Manifesto
As violence and threats rise against LGBTQ+ people, 10 senators join bill to roll back a Pentagon diversity-and-inclusion effort.
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Biden: Fill Gaps in Cybersecurity Laws. Congress: What Gaps? Admin Officials: ...
Neither the DHS chief nor the FBI director had an answer when a lawmaker asked about Biden's Nov. 7 request.
Threats
Former CISA Head: Election Lies Are a 'Risk to Democracy'
Election misinformation is a “tactical and strategic" threat, as are the election deniers running for office, Chris Krebs said.
Ideas
The Worst Thing About the Progressives’ Ukraine Letter
It revealed a deeply flawed conception of diplomacy.
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AI Tops Proposed Tech Amendments for the 2023 NDAA
One bipartisan proposal would create federal AI data libraries; others would further limit tech exchange with China.
Ideas
After Six Years, It’s Time to Confirm a Defense Department Inspector General
IGs perform a critical role in holding powerful officials and government agencies accountable, and the Senate should confirm a Defense IG when it returns from recess.
Ideas
Civilians Will Choose the Marine Corps’ Future—and Soon
And they will do it by selecting the next commandant and other four- and three-star generals.
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Woke-ism Not to Blame for Army Shortfalls, Says Top Recruiting General
“That is not what I’m seeing,” says commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, as right-wing pundits target the military over anti-racism, anti-extremism, gender, and climate change policies.
Policy
Oversight of Special Operations Forces Requires Better Data, Watchdog Says
The data collected by U.S. Special Operations Command lacks consistency and transparency, the Government Accountability Office found.
Ideas
Fully Fund America’s International Affairs Budget
Few investments reap larger rewards than the less-than-1% we spend on diplomacy and development.
Threats
After Jan. 6 Texts Were Wiped, DOD IG Is Scrutinizing Pentagon Records Management
A review begun last August has expanded "based on concerns identified during the audit," acting DOD inspector general tells Congress.
Policy
Democrats Introduce New Path To Protect Troops’ Abortion Access
An NDAA amendment that would give troops the time and money to cross state lines for an abortion has 23 Democratic co-sponsors.
Policy
VA Taking ‘Prudent’ Steps to Protect Employees Who Provide Abortions
The department announced its plans to continue offering abortions shortly after Roe v Wade was overturned in June.
Threats
US Military: Bad Publicity Is Hurting Recruiting. Lawmakers: Fix Your Problems
As services miss end-strength and accession goals, senators at personnel hearing have some blunt suggestions.
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