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Defense and economics expert explains Pentagon's 'aversion' to cutting outdated weapons systems
Abigail Blanco, a University of Tampa professor, says defense contractors face "small penalties" for going over-budget and ...
Pentagon to Seek 'Right to Repair' Provisions in Army Contracts
The move introducing a "right to repair" outlined in an April 30 memo signed by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is ...
Trump admin live updates: Pentagon watchdog now reviewing 2nd Hegseth Signal chat
These first three months of Trump's term have been defined by his sweeping changes to the federal government, his immigration ...
Jennifer Hegseth holds unorthodox role shaping Pentagon affairs
Her activities have included coordinating her husband’s media appearances and meeting with job candidates, say people ...
Pentagon chief warns Iran of consequences for supporting Houthis
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Hegseth orders review of Pentagon acquisition program
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to review its Army acquisition program. In an April 30 memo to Army ...
Tracking Trump: Tariff uncertainty shrinks the economy; Pete Hegseth’s wife’s role in the Pentagon; public health changes; and more
What’s driving it: Tariff fear, most significantly. Uncertainty around Trump’s policies upended spending and drove a dramatic ...
Pentagon Chief Scraps Program From First Trump Term to Boost Women in Security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday canceled a program that promoted the contributions of ...
Job cuts delay Pentagon plans to expand work to prevent sex assaults and suicides
Senior defense officials say personnel cuts across the Defense Department will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more ...