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Defense head pick Pete Hegseth now dogged by questions over alcohol use

Questions have also been raised over reports the embattled former Fox News host mismanaged two veterans groups

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out

Besides Hegseth drunkenly yelling the hateful Islamophobic chant, a whistelblower report alleged that he had to be stopped from storming a dancers’ stage at a Louisiana strip club.

The Independent UK

Hegseth coworkers say he was often drunk

Trump's pick for defense secretary would regularly drink to excess at work events, according to a new report

Salon

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'Elon Musk is right,' Bernie Sanders admits, agreeing the defense budget needs to be cut because the Pentagon has 'lost track of billions'

The unlikely duo have their eyes on the Department of Defense, which has repeatedly failed its audits.

Fortune

Pete Hegseth forced out of non-profit leadership roles for misconduct – report

Whistleblower report accuses Trump Pentagon pick of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexist behavior

The Guardian - US

The man with a plan to upend government, and what it entails - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for OMB director has suggested refusing to spend all the money Congress appropriates.

Roll Call

Sen. Bernie Sanders Supports Newly-Established Department Of Government Efficiency

Senator Sanders and Elon Musk support the new Department of Government Efficiency to address wasteful spending and improve fiscal management.

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Bernie Sanders claims DOGE boss Elon Musk ‘is right’ over defense spending

The veteran Democratic Senator, from Vermont, tweeted criticism for the department on Sunday, claiming it had managed to ‘lose track of billions’

The Independent UK

Sanders: Musk is right to cut spending

The senator from Vermont advocated for a decrease in defense spending in a post to X

Salon

Challenges Ahead For Navy Secretary Nominee Without Military Experience

John Phelan's lack of military experience raises concerns about his effectiveness as Navy secretary.

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The new 'land grab' for AI companies, from Meta to OpenAI, is military contracts

Silicon Valley generative AI companies are getting over their aversion to working with the U.S. Department of Defense, as the pressure builds to get returns on massive AI investments.

Fortune

Takeaways from AP’s report on a study into extremism in the military that used old data

Early this year, Pete Hegseth told a Fox News audience a new, Pentagon-funded study proved that the number of military service members and veterans involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection did not indicate a wider problem in the armed forces

The Independent UK

AP finds that a Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

The Independent UK

Starmer faces ‘total humiliation’ with Chagos deal on brink of collapse

Exclusive: The Chagos Islands deal is facing a crucial 48 hours with the new Mauritius government’s cabinet expected to look at whether to stick with the deal on Friday

The Independent UK

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Deputy Assistant Secretary Of Defense Dan Shapiro Visits Israel

Dan Shapiro, former US ambassador to Israel, visits Israel for security meetings amidst potential ceasefire talks with Hezbollah.

International Business Times

Pentagon Confirms Senate 'Hold' On Biden's Promotion Of 3-Star General

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, has been nominated to lead the Army in Europe and Africa.

The Independent UK

Lawmakers press Pentagon to re-ground Ospreys until safety issues can be addressed

Three lawmakers are asking Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to consider re-grounding the military's fleet of V-22 Ospreys until solutions can be put in place to address safety and design issues identified by The Associated Press in its recent in-depth investigation of the aircraft's accident record

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Republican Senator Blocks Promotion Of General Over Afghanistan Withdrawal

Republican Senator blocks promotion of Lt. Gen. Donahue after Afghanistan withdrawal. Trump and Vance seek accountability for chaotic end of 20-year war.

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Tom’s Hardware

US plans to shrink Intel's $8.5B CHIPS funding to below $8B — restructuring takes into account chipmaker's $3.5B contract to make chips for the military

The U.S. government plans to reduce Intel's $8.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act grant to below $8 billion.

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Ukraine Investigates Debris Of New Russian Missile Strike

Russia deploys new IRBM Oreshnik towards Dnipro, Ukraine, in response to Western missile approval, showcasing a new lethal capability in the conflict.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth’s views on women in combat ‘flat-out wrong’, Senator Duckworth says

Democratic combat veteran also says Trump’s pick for defense secretary is ‘inordinately unqualified’ for the job

Fortune

Elon Musk fires more shots at manned fighter jets and the Pentagon’s costliest weapons program

“Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35,” Musk posted on X.

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Sen. Duckworth Criticizes Trump's Pentagon Picks On Women In Combat

Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticizes Pete Hegseth's views on women in combat roles and expresses concerns about Tulsi Gabbard's past interactions.

International Business Times

Ukraine Needs US Weapons More Urgently Than Taipei, Says Taiwan's Former President

Taiwan has been bracing itself for a potential Chinese invasion in 2027, but it remains unclear whether China will do so.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter Ukraine combat ‘soon’

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin says about 10,000 of the soldiers believed to be based in Kursk border region and being ‘integrated into Russian formations’. What we know on day 1,004

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