Senators respond to technological advances and limitations of AI. This week the full Senate received a classified briefing by intelligence and defense officials, including Director of National Intelligence…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…
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DoD Countering Foreign Influence in U.S. Higher Education
Publishes a list of foreign entities and takes action to preserve national security and research integrity. The Department of Defense (DOD) recently released a list of foreign entities…
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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing for Chief of Staff Nominee
Delays in military promotions and confirmations are the result of the administration’s violation of the Hyde Amendment. The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing this week…
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Defense Department to Launch Pre-K School Program in Japan
Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni expands access to early education in Defense Department schools. The Department of Defense has announced a pre-kindergarten program will open at…
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NCIS Warns Military Personnel Against Unsolicited Smartwatch Use
Security and secrecy are potentially undermined by unauthorized access to sensitive data. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has confirmed the receipt of unsolicited smartwatches via mail by…
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First Lady Delivers Marine Corps Graduation Speech
She references military members of her family and offers graduates encouragement and gratitude. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the U.S. Marine Corp Graduation Ceremony on Friday at…
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House Considers Highest Defense Budget Ever
Funding proposed to strengthen America’s military and take care of service members. The House Armed Services Committee has sent to the floor for a vote the highest-ever Defense…
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U.S. Military Adds Blue Lotus to Banned Substance List
FDA does not regulate the psychotropic drug, available via e-cigarettes or vaping. The Department of Defense has added blue lotus, a drug from the Egyptian flower Nymphaea caerulea,…
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Senate Committee Okays Higher Defense Funding than House
Negotiations between congressional chambers are ahead. The Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly voted to set 2024 defense funding at a higher number than that proposed by the House. The funding…
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