He announced that IT consulting and management will be “in-sourced.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Thursday to continue eliminating wasteful spending at the Department of…
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Senator Threatens to Subpoena U.S. Army Info on Black Hawk D.C. Collision
The Senate committee has repeatedly requested information regarding the service branch’s safety surveillance system policy. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,…
Read MoreU.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea
China continues to claim sovereignty over the area. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines held joint naval drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China…
Read MoreDNI and CIA Director Testify Before Senate Intelligence Committee
They address the accidental inclusion of a reporter in a high-level defense discussion on Signal chat. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Central Intelligence Agency Director John…
Read MorePresident Trump Seeks Nuclear Deal with Iran
Iran expresses openness to negotiations if the discussion is focused on militarization. Iran has indicated willingness to negotiate with the United States after President Donald Trump sent a…
Read MorePentagon to Cut Thousands of Civilians Jobs Amid Workforce Review
Thousands of probationary employees will be the first released. The Department of Defense (DOD) is beginning to reduce its civilian workforce this week, with 5,400 employees set to…
Read MoreDefense Secretary Realigns U.S. Military Focus to “One Force”
He implements the president’s executive order prohibiting transgender individuals in the military. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a one-page memo to all military employees, directing them to…
Read MoreAdministration Announces $7 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The State Department authorized the second deal after Congress blocked the first. President Trump’s administration announced a second weapons package for Israel late last week after Congress blocked…
Read MoreACLU Sues Administration for Ending Asylum Protections
The group claims Congress has given asylum seekers legal protections at the border. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued President Trump’s administration this week for the executive…
Read MoreTricare Extends Payment Update Deadline for West Region
Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
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