The president said that U.S. and allies will respond “decisively” if Russia invades Ukraine. Growing concerns over Moscow’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine was the subject…
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House Passes Defense Spending Bill
The bill awaits the Senate vote before heading to the president’s desk. The $768 billion annual defense spending bill for 2022 was passed by the House of Representatives late…
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Coast Guard to Receive 2022 Budget Increase
Commandant says it is the right path to recapitalization. The U.S. Coast Guard will receive a budgetary increase for 2022. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz said he…
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House Approves $1 Billion for Israel’s “Iron Dome”
Only one legislator vocally dissented. A bill that would provide $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system was overwhelmingly passed by the House of Representatives in…
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Admiral Says Guam Needs Updated Air-Defense
Indo-Pacific commander says better protection needed against Chinese threat. Admiral Phil Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, recently said that Guam should be protected as if it…
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U.S. Space Command Unveils Vision
Commander highlights U.S. goals for space domain. This week General James Dickinson, Commander of the U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) expressed the goal of being able to use the…
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President Issues Additional Sanctions on Chinese Apps
Action taken due to data security concerns. President Donald Trump released an executive order placing prohibitions on additional Chinese apps based on concerns surrounding the personal and financial…
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House Votes to Override President’s Veto
Defense spending bill passed with 2/3rds majority On Monday, the House of Representatives successfully voted to override the president’s veto of a required defense spending bill, making it…
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President Hosts Iraqi Prime Minister at White House
Discussions include military and energy projects. President Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi this week at the White House. The president spoke of the growing partnership with…
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Chinese-Made Rail Cars, Buses May Breach Security
Lawmakers urge Americans to be aware U.S. senators are telling Americans to “wake up” over what they say are dangers posed by Chinese-owned and manufactured rail cars and…
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