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Pentagon officials anxious Trump may fire the military’s top general
The president-elect has railed against “woke” generals and others who have pushed for diversity initiatives in the ranks.
These are the scenarios the Pentagon is gaming out once President Trump takes office
CNN’s Natasha Bertrand reports on informal discussions at the Pentagon about how the Department of Defense would respond if Donald Trump issues orders to deploy active-duty troops domestically and fire large swaths of apolitical staffers. The ...
Anxious Pentagon officials fear major upheaval after Trump’s return to White House
During the election campaign, the president-elect threatened to use ‘military’ force if necessary to handle his political opponents
Pentagon prepares for Trump’s return to White House
The outgoing Biden administration is vowing to give the incoming Trump administration what it did not receive in 2021: a peaceful transition of power.
Pentagon fears major upheaval after Trump win
The Pentagon is anticipating a major upheaval during the second Trump presidency, according to the Washington Post. Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Mark Jacobson joins Katy Tur to discuss the risks to national security.
Pentagon preps for possible Trump order to deploy troops on Americans: report
The Pentagon is bracing for "major upheaval" ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second term, according to CNN, with officials already holding informal talks about how the Defense Department will respond if Trump orders it to deploy active-duty military troops on his own citizens and makes good on promises to boot large swaths of workers.
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The Pentagon is letting a small number of U.S. defense contractors fix weapons in Ukraine
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is easing restrictions to allow a small number of private American defense contactors to work ...
The claim: The Pentagon ‘failed’ to send absentee ballots to active military members
States distribute absentee ballots to residents, including military members, they aren't sent by the Pentagon.
No, the Pentagon didn’t fail to send absentee ballots to service members
States are responsible for sending absentee ballots to military service members – not the Pentagon, as viral posts claim.
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Pentagon bolsters the US presence in the Middle East with bombers, fighter aircraft and warships
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East ...
Pentagon lifts ban on US contractors repairing weapons in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will allow contactors to repair military equipment inside Ukraine for the first time, putting ...
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The Pentagon Spends Over $3 Billion on Payroll Alone in This Southern State
Wall St. Insights With nearly 2.6 million people on payroll, the Department of Defense is one of the largest employers in the ...
FACT CHECK: Did The Pentagon Fail To Send Absentee Ballots To Active Duty Service Members?
A post shared on X claims that the Pentagon failed to send absentee ballots to active-duty service members. Verdict: Misleading Local election officials, not the Pentagon, are responsible for sending ...
Iran warns of 'crushing response' following Israeli airstrikes as Pentagon announces plans to bolster US presence in the Middle East
The Pentagon has announced plans to deploy additional ballistic missile defense destroyers and B-52 bombers to the Middle ...
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9/11 plea deals can proceed despite Pentagon intervention, judge says
The Pentagon is considering next steps after a military judge ruled this week that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not ...