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Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Doesn’t See Problem With Confederacy
Pete Hegseth wants to name military bases after men who loved slavery so much they went to war with the United States.
Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators ...
Elon Musk isn’t the only tech leader helping shape the Trump administration
After feeling shut out by Biden, Marc Andreessen has been quietly and successfully recruiting candidates for positions across ...
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces tough confirmation test
Pete Hegseth, the controversial former Fox News host, has been accused of sexual assault and faces a grueling confirmation ...
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Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public
The secretary of defense is responsible for about 3.4 million people, including 1.2 million active duty service members and 1 ...
Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in ...
Austin tells OMB $926 billion defense budget needed, $55 billion over current plan
The recommendation offers a path forward with defense-spending caps - imposed under a 2023 debt-limit deal - expiring after ...
Zelensky increasingly eyes drones as Ukraine’s key to survival in post-Biden era
Waltz says world coming around to Trump’s view of Ukraine war, promises purge of NSC, Biden gives farewell speech of foreign ...
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Surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol’s cancer risk puts industry on defense
After a report detailing the health risks of imbibing, at least one analyst thinks the incoming Trump administration could ...
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The D Brief: N. Koreans captured; New AI-export rule; 2,500 Guardsmen on wildfire duty; Mines found at IKEA; And a bit more.
Ukrainian officials say they’ve captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk region late last week. “Two soldiers, though wounded, survived and were transported to Kyiv, where ...
Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the ...
Ground Game: Biden’s foreign policy legacy, Jack Smith resigns, and Pete Hegseth’s leadership
This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on Jan. 13. You can subscribe at any time at ...