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Financial Times - 6h

Vestas to Cut Jobs at U.K. Factory

Vestas Wind Systems could cut hundreds of jobs at its Isle of Wight factory as it plans to repurpose the site to manufacture onshore turbine blades.

The Wall Street Journal - 23h

Boosting Cyprus' defense is key so close to the war-wracked Mideast, defense minister says

Cyprus' defense minister says that bolstering the defense capacity of the east Mediterranean island nation by getting new armaments is critical for a country so close to the war-wracked Middle East

ABC News - 1d

Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House The ...

The Hill - 12h

House approves mammoth annual defense policy bill

The House on Wednesday passed the annual defense policy bill, sending the mammoth measure to the Senate for consideration ahead of Congress’s end-of-month deadline. The legislation — known as the ...

The Hill - 15h

Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth

Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growth

Financial Times - 19h

House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story House tees up defense bill, but hurdles remain The passage sets up ...

The Hill - 1d

People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says

Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.

BBC News - 1d

Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: Defense

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 15 defense rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hegseth continues courting senators for top defense post

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear the confirmation ...

CBS News - 1d

Good luck reforming the Department of Defense

Reforming and transforming the Department of Defense are aspirations, not actions.

The Hill - 1d

Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review

The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.

BBC News - 1d

Designer Brands Cuts 2024 Outlook

Designer Brands said its sales fell in the third quarter and cut its outlook for the year as unfavorable weather and economic uncertainty reduced consumer spending. Shares fell premarket.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Ashtead to Move Listing to U.S., Cuts Guidance

The equipment rental company cited commercial construction dynamics in the U.S. for lowering its guidance and said the country is its natural long-term listing venue.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters threatened her with political retribution.

The New York Times - 2d

Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill

Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...

The Hill - 2d

Portal preview: Top defensive transfers available

Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ro Khanna supports cutting defense spending in Trump's DOGE

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said that there could be “huge bipartisan cooperation” for President-elect Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) committee in the new year — at least when it ...

The Hill - 2d

Palantir, Anduril Partner on AI training for Defense

Palantir’s AI platform and Anduril’s systems will help with the retention and distribution of government defense data.

Inc. - 3d

Progressives align with DOGE on defense cuts: ‘Let's play ball’

Billionaire Elon Musk’s new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) is attracting interest from an unlikely corner: the left. Progressives aren't likely to support much of what Musk and his ...

The Hill - 3d

India central bank cuts growth forecast

RBI holds rates and says economy has bottomed out

Financial Times - 6d

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - 6d

Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination

Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...

CBS News - 6d

Airbus to cut more than 2,000 jobs in Europe

Yahoo News - 6d

Frasers Group Tumbles After Guidance Cut

The U.K. sports-fashion retailer lost $540.4 million off its market value after it lowered expectations for its fiscal year, citing recent tough business conditions and weak consumer confidence.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Airbus to Move Ahead With 2,000 Job Cuts at Defense and Space Business

The cuts amount to around 5% of the division’s workforce, fewer than the up to 2,500 positions Airbus had initially sought to eliminate two months ago.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth is not the first.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Would Ron DeSantis want to be secretary of defense?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' name is being floated to replace Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, but does he want to take the role? CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?

Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

Will Trump replace Hegseth pick with DeSantis for secretary of defense?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says

The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.

BBC News - Dec. 4

These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...

The Hill - Dec. 4