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House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that provides for a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Inches Closer To Becoming Defense Secretary As Key Detractor Seems More Open To His Nomination

Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegations, is seemingly turning around a key Senator for his appointment.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021

Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Ukraine war briefing: Don’t let Patriot missile systems gather dust, says Zelenskyy, after deadly strike on clinic

President calls for more air defence systems from allies, and blames Russia for drone hitting nuclear inspectors’ car. What we know on day 1,022

The Guardian - AU

Pete Hegseth Inches Closer to Becoming Defense Secretary As Key Detractor Seems More Open To His Nomination

Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.

Latin Times

Pentagon Chief Slams China's 'Coercive Behaviour'

China's "coercive behaviour" threatens regional stability, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, after Taiwan said Beijing was carrying out its biggest maritime mobilisation around the self-ruled island in years.

International Business Times

Pentagon Chief To Meet Japan PM On Final Asia Trip

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday, having a day earlier warned American troops near Tokyo of the threat represented by China.

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Pete Hegseth For Defense Department

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Pete Hegseth discuss Pentagon leadership and military well-being in a positive meeting.

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Meets With Pentagon Pick Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Pentagon leadership, had a positive meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst, emphasizing shared dedication to defense.

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US Ensuring Chemical Weapons In Syria Stay Secure

US actively works with partners to prevent chemical weapons misuse in Syria. Communication with Russia maintained. Assad regime's fall seen as justice.

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Pentagon Halts V-22 Osprey Flights Due To Safety Concerns

Pentagon halts V-22 Osprey flights due to safety concerns after New Mexico incident. Investigations ongoing.

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Flights for military Osprey helicopters are paused after more problems are found in its parts

The Pentagon is temporarily pausing operations again of its V-22 Osprey fleet after weakened metals inside one of the aircraft broke apart in flight in November, causing an engine failure and a near crash in New Mexico

The Independent UK

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Reverse After Advances; Trump's Deregulation Efforts Are Expected To Benefit Energy Sectors; Tesla Cuts Supercharging Prices To Drive EV Adoption - Top Headlines Today While US Slept

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NDAA features historic raise for junior enlisted troops - Roll Call

The compromise defense bill would give America’s lowest-ranking military personnel one of the largest raises in U.S. history.

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The Guardian - US

Why I’m voting against the military budget

While so many Americans struggle to get by, the US is spending record-breaking amounts of money on the military

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US announces new $1bn support package for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Trump

Pentagon made announcement as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before Trump takes office. What we know on day 1,019

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Sen. Joni Ernst Calls For Thorough Vetting Of Pentagon Pick

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst emphasizes thorough vetting of Pete Hegseth for Pentagon leadership amidst workplace behavior allegations and a past sexual assa...

Latin Times

Trump Doubles Down on Support For Controversial Defense Nominee Hegseth, Claims Confidants Told Him He 'Does Not Have a Drinking Problem'

Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for secretary of defense, amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

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SpaceX and Palantir now have bigger valuations than top aerospace-defense stocks as the military eyes transformation

SpaceX's valuation could climb to $350 billion from $210 billion, and Palantir has a market cap of $174 billion.

The Independent UK

Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary faces allegations he raped a woman in 2017 during what he says was consensual sex

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Veterans Endorse Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary Nomination

Veterans endorse Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, praising his military service and commitment to depoliticizing the military amidst allegations.

Al Jazeera

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount

The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct.

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Pete Hegseth's Nomination For Defense Secretary In Jeopardy

Pete Hegseth's nomination for Department of Defense questioned over views on women in combat roles.

Latin Times

Trump Doubles Down on Support for Pete Hegseth As Controversies Mount And With DeSantis Floated as Defense Secretary Replacement

The president-elect took to Truth Social to praise Hegseth as a "fantastic, high energy" nominee "who leads with charisma and skill"

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JD Vance Voices Support For Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary

Vice President-elect JD Vance supports Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, emphasizing leadership qualities and commitment despite misconduct allegations.

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