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The Government Won't Shut Down

Shutdowns don't meaningfully reduce the size or cost of government, but they also aren't the end of the world.

Reason

Government shutdown would put pay for over 1M military members at risk, Pentagon says

A shutdown would send a dangerous message to Washington’s adversaries, spokesperson Sabrina Singh said.

Politico

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

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U.S. troop presence in Niger could drop by half as Pentagon repositions forces

This would be the first significant movement of U.S. troops out of Niger since a military junta seized power in late July.

Politico

West scrambles to hash out details of Ukraine F-16 training

Despite ambitious timelines to deliver the jets, Western partners still need to finalize plans for pilot instruction.

Politico

US sends destroyer, F-35s to bolster Persian Gulf defenses against Iran

The U.S. is deploying a destroyer and fighter aircraft including F-35s to the Persian Gulf in response to Iranian seizures and harassment in and around the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Monday.

Tribune News Service

US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures

The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there

The Independent UK

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One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

WEKU

U.S. remains deeply confident in India's diversification of defence equipment, says Pentagon’s Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh

The U.S. remains deeply confident in India’s diversification of military equipment and the U.S. encourages all its partners and allies to avoid transactions with Russia, Sabrina Singh said

The Hindu

Pentagon says a $6 billion accounting error allows more arms for Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said it will be able to spend $6 billion more than originally expected on arms for Ukraine thanks to what it called accounting errors.

Tribune News Service

Pentagon accounting error provides extra $6.2 billion for Ukraine military aid

The Pentagon says it overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion over the past two years, resulting in a surplus that will be used for future security packages

The Independent UK

Drag shows on US military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism

President Joe Biden’s administration has stopped U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans

The Independent UK

Pentagon cracks down on drag shows at military bases

Defense Department leaders are enforcing a longstanding policy amid questions from Republican lawmakers.

Politico

Pentagon leak suspect was warned multiple times about mishandling of classified information

Superiors of the Massachusetts Air National Guard member charged with leaking US military documents raised concerns about his viewing of classified information, court documents say.

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The Independent UK

Guardsman Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leak suspect, due back in court as judge weighs detention

A judge is poised to decide whether a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial

Tribune News Service

Pentagon culls classified document distribution list after intelligence leak

The Pentagon has started culling distribution lists for sensitive national security information after a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman with a junior job was charged in the biggest U.S. intelligence leak in a decade, spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Monday.

Daily Mirror

Leaked Pentagon papers predict Ukraine air defenses will be exhausted by MAY 23

The Pentagon has said it has launched an investgation into the leaked documents, which also included nationally sensitive material on China and the Middle East as well as Ukraine.

Politico

U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leak

Officials in London, Brussels, Berlin, Dubai and Kyiv questioned Washington about how the information ended up online.

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Axios

DOJ opens investigation into apparent leak of classified documents from Pentagon

The Pentagon says it's assessing the validity of the docs, which the NYT reports indicate that the U.S. spied on allies.

The Independent UK

Russia likely behind classified Pentagon documents leak, US officials say

Three US officials say they believe Russia or pro-Russian elements to be behind leak

Politico

The military’s blame game over the Chinese spy balloon spills into the open

Testimony from a top general "has revealed glaring inconsistencies" with Pentagon leaders, a top Republican said.

Politico

Austin, Biden accused of delaying action on the Chinese spy balloon

Republicans slammed the defense secretary for his handling of the incident, but a DoD spokesperson disputed their account.

Al Jazeera

US Air Force releases new image of suspected Chinese spy balloon

The photograph was taken from cockpit of a U-2 spy plane as it flew above alleged surveillance balloon on February 3.

Politico

So that crazy selfie with the spy balloon? It's real.

The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed the authenticity of a photo showing an Air Force pilot and the infamous airship.

France 24

US special forces confirm killing of Islamic State group leader Bilal al-Sudani

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh talks to FRANCE 24 about the operation and the role of the IS group in Somalia. Also in this edition: the UN discusses the future of its peacekeeping mission in Mali. And finally, Ethiopia and Sudan look set to strengthen ties, despite the years-long…

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