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Pentagon orders civilian staff to justify work in Musk-led review

The Pentagon told its civilian employees that they must provide a list of five bullet points detailing their accomplishments from the previous

Pentagon orders civilian staff to justify work in Musk-led review
Political|US

Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force

Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders
Political|US

Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers
Business|Economy|Political|US

Pentagon says it will start firing 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week

The Pentagon said on Friday it would start firing about 5,400 civilian employees who were on probation, the first moves by President Donald Trump's administration at the

Pentagon says it will start firing 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week
Political|US

Pentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce

Pentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce

Pentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce
Economy|Political|US

Pentagon orders budget revamp to redirect $50 billion toward Trump's defense priorities

The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing the military to draw up a list of potential cuts totaling about $50 billion from the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026 to be

Pentagon orders budget revamp to redirect $50 billion toward Trump's defense priorities
Political|US

Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts

Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts

Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts
Business|Economy|Political|US

Pentagon orders budget revamp to reinvest $50 billion into Trump defense priorities

The Pentagon said on Wednesday it was directing military leaders to draw up a list of potential cuts totaling about $50 billion from the upcoming

Pentagon orders budget revamp to reinvest $50 billion into Trump defense priorities
Political|US

Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness

Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness

Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness
Economy|Political|US

DOGE is getting lists of the military's probationary workers from the Pentagon

U.S. officials say Department of Government Efficiency staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday and receiving lists of the military's probationary employees

DOGE is getting lists of the military's probationary workers from the Pentagon
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Personnel from Elon Musk's DOGE arrive at the Pentagon

Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team called DOGE held what appeared to be their first meetings at the Pentagon on Friday, a U.S. official told Reuters, as senior

Personnel from Elon Musk's DOGE arrive at the Pentagon
Health|Political|US

The Pentagon moves to take back troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusals

The Pentagon says the military services must again ask troops who were forced out or who voluntarily left the military due to the COVID vaccine whether they want to reenlist

The Pentagon moves to take back troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusals
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Pentagon prepares potential cuts for Elon Musk's DOGE, WSJ reports

Some parts of the U.S. military are preparing lists of weapons programs they have long wanted to cancel in a bid to get ahead of what could be drastic cuts by Elon Musk's Department of

Pentagon prepares potential cuts for Elon Musk's DOGE, WSJ reports
Europe|Political|US|World

US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic

US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk's US Department of Defense contracts

Elon Musk's companies have a variety of contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, highlighting the growing relationship between the tech entrepreneur's ventures and the U.S. military.

Elon Musk's US Department of Defense contracts
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Pentagon's Hegseth sees growth in defense spending despite Musk review

U.S.

Pentagon's Hegseth sees growth in defense spending despite Musk review
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Pentagon doubles number of news outlets to 'rotate' out from office spaces

The U.S.

Pentagon doubles number of news outlets to 'rotate' out from office spaces
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Trump says he expects Musk to find billions in Pentagon waste

U.S.

Trump says he expects Musk to find billions in Pentagon waste
Business|MidEast|Political|US

Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress

U.S.

Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress
Political|US

The Trump administration is throwing more Pentagon reporters out of their workspaces

The Trump administration is doubling down on its new policy to evict some news organizations out of their workspaces at the Pentagon

The Trump administration is throwing more Pentagon reporters out of their workspaces
Americas|Political|US

More active duty troops will head to US-Mexico border, bringing the total to 3,600

The Pentagon will deploy roughly 1,500 more active duty soldiers to the southern border to support President Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration

More active duty troops will head to US-Mexico border, bringing the total to 3,600
Business|MidEast|Political|US

US State Dept approves possible sale of military-related services to Kuwait

The U.S.

MidEast|Political|US|World

US military prepared to look at all options for Gaza, US defense secretary says

U.S.

US military prepared to look at all options for Gaza, US defense secretary says
Political|US

Trump's Pentagon says it will 'rotate' out some media from offices

U.S.

Trump's Pentagon says it will 'rotate' out some media from offices
Political|US

Pentagon to swap traditional media with pro-Trump outlets under new rotational program for Defense Department workspace

Pentagon to swap traditional media with pro-Trump outlets under new rotational program for Defense Department workspace

Pentagon to swap traditional media with pro-Trump outlets under new rotational program for Defense Department workspace
Americas|Political|US

Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is readying orders for the deployment of at least 1,000 additional active duty troops to bolster President Donald Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration

Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump's immigration crackdown
Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says US defense, NATO chiefs discuss need for more spending, lethality

U.S.

Pentagon says US defense, NATO chiefs discuss need for more spending, lethality
Political|US

Trump's Pentagon lashes out at retired general Milley, yanks security detail

New U.S.

Trump's Pentagon lashes out at retired general Milley, yanks security detail
Crime|Political|US

Trump to prepare facility at Guantanamo for 30,000 migrants

U.S.

Trump to prepare facility at Guantanamo for 30,000 migrants
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

US sending Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine, Axios reports

The United States transferred some 90 Patriot air defense interceptors from Israel to Poland this week to then deliver them to Ukraine, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources with

US sending Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine, Axios reports
Political|US

Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban

The first lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trump’s executive order revising policy on transgender troops

Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
Political|US

Trump signs an order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders focused on the military

Trump signs an order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops
Political|US

Pentagon is pulled into politics as leader who promised to prioritize ‘warrior culture’ takes charge

Pentagon is pulled into politics as leader who promised to prioritize ‘warrior culture’ takes charge

Pentagon is pulled into politics as leader who promised to prioritize ‘warrior culture’ takes charge
Americas|Political|US

Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border

The Pentagon says it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border

Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border
Crime|Political|US

New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his

New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee
Political|US

At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval

It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the

At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval
Political|US

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
Political|US

Pentagon removes portrait of Mark Milley, former top US general

The Pentagon on Monday removed the portrait of Mark Milley, the retired Army general and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to two Reuters witnesses, in a

Pentagon removes portrait of Mark Milley, former top US general
Election|Political|US

Trump tees up aggressive anti-immigration push in first hours of administration, CNN reports

US President-elect Donald Trump's team is finalizing an aggressive slate of executive orders on immigration that are expected to be issued hours after he is sworn in, CNN reported on

Trump tees up aggressive anti-immigration push in first hours of administration, CNN reports
Health|Political|US

Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization

An investigation released on Wednesday into U.S.

Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization
Health|Political|US

Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised “unnecessary” security risks

Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Health|Political|US

Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says

Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says

Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says
Africa|Business|Political|US

US State Department approves military helicopter sale to Zambia for $100 million

The U.S.

MidEast|Political|US|World

Ceasefire between Turkey and US-backed SDF in northern Syria holding, Pentagon says

The Pentagon said on Monday a ceasefire between Turkey and the U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian forces around the northern Syrian city of Manbij was holding.

MidEast|Political|US|World

Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says

Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says

Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says
Business|Election|Political|US

Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be deputy defense secretary

WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday he would nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to serve as deputy secretary of defense.

Economy|Political|US

Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays

The Pentagon is warning that Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost more than 2 million troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown

Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays
MidEast|Political|US|World

US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says

The Pentagon on Thursday said it has 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, more than twice the 900 it has previously said it has, and that the additional

US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says

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