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What’s Inside the Spending Bill to Avoid a Government Shutdown?
The mammoth year-end federal funding measure congressional leaders agreed on does far more than just keep the government running. It is stuffed with all manner of policy and other changes.The New York Times - 1h -
FirstFT: China continues rapid expansion of nuclear forces, says Pentagon
Also in today’s newsletter, TikTok’s US fate to be determined by Supreme Court, and Microsoft’s Nvidia chip hoardFinancial Times - 3h -
China is rapidly expanding nuclear forces, says Pentagon
US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a yearFinancial Times - 10h -
China’s Nuclear Buildup Is on Track Despite Graft Scandals, Pentagon Says
Corruption investigations may have shaken Beijing’s confidence in top commanders, but China’s military expansion hasn’t slowed, a report found.The New York Times - 10h -
Evening Report — GOP spending bill hangs in the balance
{beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash GOP divisions emerge as shutdown deadline nears SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON HAS A MESS on his hands as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a short-term spending ...The Hill - 3h -
Senate passes $895bn Pentagon spending bill despite provision denying transgender care to minors – live
Senate votes 85-14 to pass National Defense Authorization Act, which has provision preventing gender-affirming care to transgender children of military members. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic ...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump allies work to sink government spending bill
Allies of President-elect Trump lashed out Wednesday over a massive government funding deal ahead of a looming deadline at the end of the week, pushing for lawmakers to oppose the agreement and ...The Hill - 6h -
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.CBS News - 10h -
Lawmakers, Pentagon weigh in on East Coast drone sightings
The Pentagon confirmed the drone phenomenon on the East Coast is not part of any defense operations, adding that counter drone technology has been added to two military bases in New Jersey. ...CBS News - 11h -
Pentagon Repatriates Malaysian Prisoners Who Pleaded Guilty to War Crimes
The prisoners were airlifted from Guantánamo Bay in a secret operation nearly a year after they admitted to serving as foot soldiers for the accused Indonesian terrorist leader Hambali.The New York Times - 19h -
More questions about mysterious drone sightings dominate Pentagon briefing
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder fielded several questions Tuesday about the unexplained drones that have been spotted in several states along the East Coast in recent weeks. ...CBS News - 1d -
Man with Glock switch in his underwear arrested outside Pentagon
Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car.CBS News - 2d -
Pentagon investigates dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey
The Pentagon assures the public there's no evidence linking New Jersey's drone sightings to a foreign threat, but the origin of the drones remains unclear.CBS News - 6d -
Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - 6d -
Pentagon refutes New Jersey lawmaker's claim of Iranian mothership on drones
The Pentagon on Wednesday refuted Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s (R-N.J.) claim about Iran launching drones recently spotted in New Jersey via a mothership. In a Wednesday interview on Fox News’s “The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Pentagon denies foreign entity behind mysterious New Jersey drones
The Pentagon on Wednesday denied that any foreign country was behind the mysterious drones that have flown near sensitive U.S. military sites in New Jersey. Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Pentagon announces new AI office as it looks to deploy autonomous weapons
The Defense Department on Wednesday announced a new office focused on accelerating and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the military as it aims to deploy autonomous weapons in ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Top House Republican calls for GAO to investigate Pentagon's audit failures
A top House Republican sent a letter Wednesday to the governmental watchdog group, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), calling for increased oversight of the Pentagon after the agency ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Winners and losers of Labour spending review
Funding tug of war looms between Treasury and Downing Street as party’s political machinery tightensFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Government department spends £1,200 on two folders
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves asks departments to highlight savings they can make in the next few years.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review
The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Romero criticises Spurs board for lack of spending
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero criticises the club's board for a lack of investment following Sunday's disappointing 4-3 defeat home by Chelsea.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Pentagon chief: ‘Everybody expected’ stiffer resistance from Assad in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the international community was expecting Syrian President Bashar Assad to have a stronger response to the rebels that took control of Damascus over the weekend. ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban
TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Trump defends Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth in NBC interview
In his first broadcast network interview since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Trump sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his ...NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Starmer to launch major government spending review
Ministers told to make their case for money from tight public fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it’s baffled by UFOs
After nearly eight decades of official denial and obfuscation of the UFO phenomenon, the new head of the Pentagon’s UFO analysis office made a remarkable admission last month.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth refuses to withdraw as Pentagon chief pick as Trump considers replacing him
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as defense secretary, is not backing down after multiple sources told CBS News that Trump could be seeking to replace the embattled designee with ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...The Hill - Dec. 3
