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Lawmakers applaud resumption of US military aid to Ukraine

Mike Pence · Kyiv

Lawmakers applaud resumption of US military aid to Ukraine

47% Right coverage: 19 sources

Defense-minded lawmakers from both parties on Tuesday welcomed the news that the U.S. is resuming the delivery of military aid to Ukraine, following a pause that dismayed Kyiv and its Hill advocates alike. The reactions came a day after President Donald Trump announced at the White House that the United States would send more “defensive weapons primarily” to the war-torn country, saying Ukraine has “to be able to defend themselves” from Russia’s…See the Story

Hegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows

Pete Hegseth · United States

Hegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows

86% Right coverage: 14 sources

The Defense Dept. Just Invested Billions in MP Materials. Should You Buy Too?

The Defense Dept. Just Invested Billions in MP Materials. Should You Buy Too?

50% Right coverage: 12 sources

Key Points in This Article: The Defense Department just bought a 15% stake in MP Materials (MP), the only U.S. rare earth miner, driving a 50% surge in its stock price. Unlike temporary government interventions in companies like GM and AIG, the DoD’s ongoing ownership in MP Materials raises concerns about market distortions and prioritizing policy over profits. Investors face a dilemma: MP’s strategic importance and growth potential are compe…See the Story

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Hegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows

Hegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows

Hegseth Pulls Donnelly Nomination to 7th Fleet After Questions About Carrier Drag Shows

MP, CRWV, LEVI, AAL, AMD: 5 Trending Stocks Today - Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL)

49% Center coverage: 8 sources

Thursday saw a positive close for U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 190 points or 0.4% to 44,650.64Pentagon · United States See the Story

Ex-Costa Rican Security Minister Indicted in U.S. Drug Conspiracy

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

Celso Gamboa Sanchez, a former Costa Rican security minister and judge, is charged in the U.S. for a cocaine import conspiracy. Detained in Costa Rica, he faces extradition following a federal indictment tied to international drug trafficking. His alleged partner, Edwin Lopez Vega, was also arrested.Department of Defense · Costa Rica See the Story

Lawmakers Detail Competing Proposals for E-7 and F-35 in NDAA

Lawmakers from the House and Senate laid out competing versions of the annual defense policy bill on July 11, with vastly different potential outcomes for some of the Air Force’s most embattled programs. The President Budget request submitted late last month includes funding for only 24 F-35A fighters, about half what the Air Force has acquired in each of the last several years. It also zeroes out funding for the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early w…F-35 · United States See the Story

Senate Panel Pushing DOD on Strategy to Deter Chinese Cyber Activity on Critical Infrastructure

Coverage: 2 sources

The Senate Armed Services Committee is proposing legislation that would require the Department of Defense to develop a deterrence strategy against cyber activity on critical infrastructure. The provision is part of the annual defense policy bill. The committee released a summary Friday, although the full text of the legislation won’t be released until a later date. The executive summary of the bill only offers that a provision mandates “a strate…Salt Typhoon · United States See the Story

Former GOP House Speaker Pledges To Advance Access To Psychedelic Ibogaine That Could ‘Save Several Million Lives’

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) says the psychedelic ibogaine represents an “astonishing breakthrough” in the nation’s current “sick care system” that’s left people with serious mental health conditions without access to promising alternative treatment options—and he intends to use his influence to advance the issue. Gingrich, who has a mixed record on drug policy reform, spoke with W. Brian Hubbard, executive director of American…Newt Gingrich · United States See the Story

Dangerous weather predictions will get tougher after these Trump administration actions

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The decision by the Department of Defense to stop providing data to NOAA is just the latest challenge for the agency this year.Climate Change · United States Read Article

John Adams Leverages Military Experience to Drive Kasm Technologies' Federal Sector Success

John Adams, an executive at Kasm Technologies, brings over 30 years of technology industry leadership and a distinguished 23-year military career to his role, significantly impacting the company’s operations within the Department of Defense (DoD) and broader federal sectors. His firsthand experience in defense operations and technology acquisition planning has been instrumental in aligning Kasm’s solutions with the mission-critical needs of gove…Department of Defense · United States Read Article

Fort Buchanan Informs About New Ways to Obtain DD214’s

Orlando García, military personnel division chief, under the installation’s Directorate of Human Resources, recently provided an update about some of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) capabilities and how they benefit Soldiers in the process to request their Department of Defense Form 214.Department of Defense · Puerto Rico See the Story

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