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US Elections
fromAxios
23 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US Elections
fromAxios
23 hours ago

"We're fighting wars": Trump bets his presidency on the Pentagon

Trump's budget prioritizes military spending, significantly cutting non-defense programs amid declining approval ratings and rising gas prices.
US Elections
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Trump Says We Need To Focus Money On War, Not Daycare

Federal government funding should prioritize military over daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare, according to President Trump.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Trump's Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It

Trump's inconsistent claims about the war raise questions about strategy and effectiveness, despite asserting America is 'winning bigger than ever before.'
#trump-administration
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Washington DC
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs

The Trump administration's fiscal 2027 budget requests a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% decrease in non-defense funding.
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes significant cuts to clean energy and environmental programs, aiming to eliminate funding for the 'green agenda.'
#defense-spending
fromFortune
16 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Trump touted cuts to 'woke' programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Washington DC

Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn't approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill

A majority of House Democrats joined Republicans to pass a $828.7 billion defense bill, prompting progressive criticism that the party endorsed Trump's militaristic actions.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Trump touted cuts to 'woke' programs 34 times in his budget with a $1.5 trillion boost for his Department of War | Fortune

Trump's 2027 budget proposes a $1.5 trillion defense spending increase, prioritizing military investments over domestic programs.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns | Fortune

The White House plans a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget increase amid rising national debt concerns.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump insists $1.5 trillion military budget for a war Congress didn't approve ranks above day care, Medicare, Medicaid | Fortune

Trump requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending, prioritizing military investments over domestic programs amid significant national debt.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending

Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Trump's 2027 budget could give the Pentagon the most massive boost in decades

President Trump's 2027 budget prioritizes military spending, proposing $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon amid significant national deficits.
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Lindsey Graham Says Trump Promised Major Iran Action In Call

Iran faces overwhelming military force if they do not comply with U.S. demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran

Several Republicans express concern over deploying troops to Iran, emphasizing the need for Congressional approval and highlighting divisions within Trump's party.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Lindsey Graham Says Trump Promised Major Iran Action In Call

Iran faces overwhelming military force if they do not comply with U.S. demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Troop deployments test Republicans' nerves on Capitol Hill

Republican concerns grow over potential ground invasion of Iran, fearing significant political backlash and advocating for congressional input on military actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran

Several Republicans express concern over deploying troops to Iran, emphasizing the need for Congressional approval and highlighting divisions within Trump's party.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

Troops can now carry personal firearms on military bases for self-protection, lifting a long-standing ban amid low morale and dissent over the war on Iran.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates

Boeing and Lockheed Martin shares rose significantly due to a major Pentagon contract to triple production capacity for PAC-3 missile seekers.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Dystopian Futures: Anthropic and the Department of Defense

Dystopian visions of AI's impact on society raise significant concerns about control and governance as technology advances.
#anthropic
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon's decision to bar Anthropic 'retaliation' | TechCrunch

Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

The US Department of Defense is allegedly punishing Anthropic for limiting military use of its AI tools, violating First Amendment rights.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon's decision to bar Anthropic 'retaliation' | TechCrunch

Anthropic faces retaliation from the DoD for refusing military concessions, prompting support from Senator Warren and various tech companies.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Iran war: Israel approves billions in new military funds

Israel's new budget for 2026 includes a significant increase in military spending, reflecting the ongoing conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah, which have escalated in recent months.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

GOP Senator Says He Won't Back More Middle East Operations Without Declaration of War

Senator John Curtis insists on a formal declaration of war from Congress before funding further military operations in Iran.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
18 hours ago

'Paradigm shift:' How Trump's budget request will keep everyone guessing

The Supreme Court's decision on pocket rescissions could significantly impact budget negotiations and the power of the Office of Management and Budget.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
1 day ago

Plowshares into swords: Trump's $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II - and no one can explain how to pay for it | Fortune

President Trump's 2027 budget proposal seeks to increase defense funding to $1.5 trillion, marking one of the largest budget increases in U.S. history.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Why House Democrats are waiting until mid-April to force an Iran war powers vote

Frustration exists among Democrats over the failure to vote on an Iran war powers resolution this week.
Intellectual property law
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Court blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting, finds Trump administration's 'kill switch' claim had no evidence - Silicon Canals

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, citing violations of legal procedures and First Amendment rights.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump's FY27 budget makes both boosts and cuts to tech operations

The FY27 budget proposal significantly cuts funding for cybersecurity, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's resources.
#pentagon
fromBreaking Defense
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Hegseth confirms potential $200 billion request for Iran operations, but figure 'could move' - Breaking Defense

fromBreaking Defense
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Hegseth confirms potential $200 billion request for Iran operations, but figure 'could move' - Breaking Defense

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

This is DISGUSTING': House Dem Nukes Online Betting About Missing Pilots In Iran

Moulton posted to X about speculation over the missing crew member, stating, 'Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved. This is DISGUSTING.'
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Hegseth's War on America's Military

Hegseth's actions reflect a broader agenda to reshape the military's leadership, prioritizing loyalty to his political beliefs over military experience and competence.
Washington DC
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago
US politics

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Republicans Have Come up With the Worst Budgeting Idea Possibly Ever

Republicans are considering health spending cuts to fund a budget bill for the Iran war and immigration enforcement, risking political backlash.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

AOC vows to block future US military aid to Israel, its Iron Dome and defense

Ocasio-Cortez will oppose all future US military aid to Israel, asserting the country can fund its own defense systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says | TechCrunch

The Pentagon is developing its own large language models to replace Anthropic's AI after their $200 million contract collapsed over disagreements on military access restrictions and weapons deployment safeguards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump's Iran war drags on

The provocative military activity has led to speculative conversation about what it would take to invade a country twice the population and three times the territory of Iraq.
US Elections
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

The White House requests $66 billion for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'

The White House requests $66 billion for 34 new Naval ships as part of a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Mike Johnson and John Thune Announce Surprise DHS Deal

House and Senate leaders announced a new deal to fully fund DHS after a month of partial shutdown, blaming Democrats for previous funding rejections.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

House passes short-term DHS funding bill

The Senate passed a DHS funding bill excluding ICE and CBP, while the House proposed a stopgap that fully funds these agencies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

The US Senate passed funding for DHS but withheld funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection.
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
Artificial intelligence
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The Pentagon's Total War Against Anthropic

AI industry discussions conflate present capabilities with speculative futures, creating confusion about current impacts while regulatory and business decisions face uncertainty from competing timelines.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

DOD says Anthropic's 'red lines' make it an 'unacceptable risk to national security' | TechCrunch

The Department of Defense claims Anthropic poses an unacceptable national security risk, alleging the company might disable or alter its AI technology during military operations if its ethical guidelines are violated.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Republicans announce plan to end record-long DHS shutdown

Republican Congress plans to fully fund immigration enforcement and border security while reopening the Department and ensuring federal workers are paid.
US politics
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
#department-of-homeland-security
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal

House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal, passing their own funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a budget standoff.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

House amendment responding to Pentagon-Anthropic conflict fails committee vote

A House amendment to prevent government blacklisting of firms refusing to deploy high-risk AI technology failed 16-25, after the Pentagon threatened to blacklist Anthropic for maintaining AI safety standards.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

The Pentagon has dismissed the report, stating that neither Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell called the report 'entirely false and fabricated,' demanding a retraction from the Financial Times.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The U.S. Military's Most Expensive Weapons to Maintain

For some weapons, the hardest fight wasn't against the enemy, in fact it was more so against wear and time. Advanced technology has delivered decisive advantages but in some cases has imposed relentless upkeep on crews and logistics chains. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at how these systems became a maintenance nightmare for the U.S. Military.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump's National Guard deployments could cost over $1 billion this year, CBO projects

Unprecedented National Guard domestic deployments under President Trump could cost about $1.1 billion this year.
#homeland-defense
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Senator eyes updating NDAA with AI use guidance

Lawmakers are updating the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to establish clearer governance frameworks for artificial intelligence use in military operations following disputes over AI deployment ethics.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My 8-step plan for Dario Amodei to get off the Pentagon's naughty list

The Pentagon blacklisted Anthropic as a supply chain risk; CEO Amodei attributed this to lack of political donations and insufficient praise for Trump compared to competitors.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

House rejects Iran war powers measure

The House voted 212-219 to direct the Trump administration to withdraw U.S. armed forces from Iran within 30 days unless Congress approves continued military operations.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

But logistical consistency, like coherence and gravitas, does not characterize the new NDS. It is a document that supposedly nests within the National Security Strategy, explaining at greater length the implications of overall policy for the armed forces. The 2026 version does not do that. Rather, it restates some of the basic priorities of the Trump administration but for the most part confines itself to flattery of the president, insults, and bombast.
US politics
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fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

NDAA: Massive expansion of commercial solutions openings and other key takeaways for defense contractors

The 2026 NDAA expands CSO use and OTAs to speed commercial entry into defense while reducing contractor compliance burdens.
fromBreaking Defense
2 months ago

Reed: Congress 'would have to' codify Trump's defense industry stock buyback mandates - Breaking Defense

"Frankly, if Congress doesn't codify it, they'll go into court. My sense [is] it's really difficult to justify tax changes because the president wanted to change them,"
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What's behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?

U.S. defense strategy shifts to America First, prioritizing homeland security and Western Hemisphere influence while reducing commitments to allies worldwide.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever

Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
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