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Senate eyes NDAA passage next week amid aviation safety worries - Roll Call

Senate leaders plan for the chamber to vote next week to clear the bicameral compromise defense policy bill for Trump’s signature.

Roll Call

Charlie Puth begs Elon Musk to quiet rocket launches near his house after scaring his pregnant wife

Pop star said sonic booms ‘violently shook our whole house’

The Independent UK

House is voting on a defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House is headed toward a final vote on a sweeping defense bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs

The Independent UK

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Pentagon investigation of Sen. Mark Kelly revives Cold War persecution of Americans with supposedly disloyal views

In an unprecedented step, the Department of Defense announced online on Nov. 24, 2025, that it was reviewing statements by U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, who is a retired Navy captain, decorated combat veteran and former NASA astronaut.

The Conversation

GOP Rep. Criticizes Defense Department Over Threat Of Court Martial Against Democratic Sens.: 'Amateur Hour'

Republican Rep. Don Bacon criticized the Department of Defense over its announced investigation into Democratic Sen. over a video in which he, along with other lawmakers, urged members of the military and the intelligence community to not comply with illegal orders from the government.

Latin Times

Donald Trump has a whim that will cost America $2B. So naturally, he isn’t waiting for Congress’ approval

Always for vanity.

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Trump’s diss to France, UK and Russia in his Veterans Day speech: ‘We’re the one that won the wars’

Trump’s Veterans Day remarks veered into grievance as he suggested America — not her allies — should be celebrating victories in both world wars

The Independent UK

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Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

An expert talks about the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and its role in the wider regulatory landscape affecting commercial use of outer space.

Space

MP Materials Q3 Preview: Rare Earth Stock Down 25% In One Month, Can Earnings Help Spark A Rebound?

Rare earth minerals company MP Materials (NYSE:MP) is set to report third-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.

Benzinga

Trump Threatens 'Fast, Vicious' Military Action Against Nigeria Over Christian Killings, Halts All US Aid

President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria and called on the West African nation to take action against the killing of Christians. He has directed the Department of Defense to prepare for what he described as "fast" action and announced an immediate halt to all…

Benzinga

With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge

Interest in the Moon has been high – just in the past two years there have been 12 attempts to send missions to the Moon, nearly half of which private companies undertook. With so much activity, it’s important to start thinking about coordination and safety.

The Conversation

Dear MP Materials Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 30

Shareholders of MP stock turn anxious as a rare-earth metals deal with China looks inevitable.

Barchart

7 Ways C3PAOs Ensure Fair And Accurate CMMC Assessments

Given the present state of cybersecurity, compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is essential for companies working with the Department of Defense (DoD). But it's not just about checking the boxes; it's about undergoing a fair, standardized, and accurate examination.

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They’ve never been arrested. Why does the FBI list thousands of service members as potential criminals?

Denise Rosales has fallen victim to a military justice process called “titling”— that’s left potentially thousands of veterans saddled with false criminal histories.

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The Independent UK

Trump has shaken America’s faith in most government agencies since his return to White House, polls show

While certain agencies that Trump has targeted have fallen out of public favor, others have seen their approval ratings rise in line with the administration’s policies

Benzinga

Pentagon's Critical Mineral Stockpiling Plan Points To Shortage Expectations

The Pentagon is moving to secure a $1 billion stockpile of critical minerals. The Department of Defense is aiming to insulate the U.S. defense supply chains from China’s tightening control of strategic metals.

Benzinga

Trump Vows 'I Will Not Allow The Democrats To Hold Our Military…Hostage,' Orders Pentagon To Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked his authority as commander-in-chief to order the Department of Defense to continue paying military personnel during the ongoing government shutdown.

The Independent UK

Department of Fail? Three quarters of Americans say they will keep calling the Pentagon the Department of Defense

Pete Hegseth’s macho rebrand appears not to have struck a chord with voters, according to new polling

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New Pentagon policy sends "message of intimidation," press group says

"Access to the Pentagon is a privilege, not a right," a Defense Department spokesperson said.

Barchart

This Little-Known Stock Just Got a Huge Pentagon Boost. Should You Buy Its Shares Here?

Little-known antimony producer United States Antimony just got a big order from the Department of Defense.

The Conversation

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

The Independent UK

Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities

President Donald Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon

The Independent UK

Trump touts his Department of War name change at 9/11 memorial

This is the moment President Donald Trump bragged about changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War during a 9/11 memorial service on Thursday (September 11).

The Independent UK

Trump’s push to rename the Pentagon the Department of War hits a snag as Congressional committee rejects change

The House Rules Committee rejects an amendment to rename the Pentagon as part of the larger defense authorization bill

The Guardian - US

Jon Stewart on Donald Trump: ‘Something is up with his health’

Late-night hosts discuss speculation over Trump’s health, his rebranding of the Pentagon and his alleged lewd birthday letter to Epstein

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