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When Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Tenure Started Going Sideways
The defense secretary annoyed Donald Trump with a favor for Elon Musk. Hegseth’s problems only grew from there.
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages
The Pentagon's watchdog is looking into whether any of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's aides were asked to delete Signal ...
Pentagon Probe Focuses on Whether Hegseth Texts Shared Classified Information
Inspector general is also examining if any messages about imminent U.S. airstrikes in Yemen were expunged.
Signal inquiry examines if Hegseth — or an aide — shared attack plans
The Pentagon inspector general’s office, which is examining the episode, also has questioned potential witnesses about any ...
Letters to the Editor: USNS Harvey Milk renaming effort is only the latest insult during Pride Month
All these ignorant and bigoted attempts to deny an entire population will not work,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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India and Australia Reinforce Defense Industry Collaboration Amid Rising Challenges
Australia now views India as a “top-tier” defense partner, due to convergence of views on a number of issues, including ...
Anger makes good political theatre but rarely provides good guidance
A cold but sunny afternoon in the parliamentary gardens. Despite the drama within there is no one outside. The place is ...
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defense plan: Would it work? Is it worth it?
New U.S. defenses against potential missile strikes are seen by some experts as “absolutely necessary.” They also come with ...
NATO is on the cusp of accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand, Rutte says
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says that most allies endorse President Donald Trump’s demand that they invest 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs ...