Looks to pursue a joint contract with Microsoft, Amazon, and others. The Defense Department announced on Tuesday that it had canceled a $10 billion contract with Microsoft. The…
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Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Dead at 88
He oversaw Pentagon response to 9/11. Donald Rumsfeld, the former Defense Secretary who served two presidents, has passed away at the age of 88. A statement from the…
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Members of Congress Introduce Arctic Defense Bill
Call on DOD to create a 5-year plan for the region. This past week, Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Angus King of Maine, along with Representatives Mike…
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Government Releases UFO Report
No evidence of extraterrestrial origin, report says. The intelligence community and Department of Defense released a landmark report to Congress on Friday, examining “unidentified aerial phenomena” witnessed by…
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Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Military Justice
Supports independent handling of sexual assault cases by military lawyers. On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that he would support changes to the military justice system…
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President Announces Key Nominees
Administration seeks to fill roles in Labor, Commerce, Defense, and Treasury departments. This past week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key…
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Russia Building Military Presence in the Arctic
U.S. officials voice concerns over increased weapons testing. U.S. military and civilian officials have voiced concerns about the build-up of the Russian military on the Arctic coast of…
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Pentagon Prepares for Russian Military Action
Response over recent build-up of military. The Pentagon announced on Sunday that it has begun preparations to address the growing threat of Russian military build-up in Eastern Europe.…
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Migrant Children Housed at Military Bases
DOD approves request from HHS to use Texas bases. The Pentagon approved the first of what is expected to be a series of requests to house migrant children…
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7,500 Pounds of Cocaine and Marijuana Seized in Pacific
Drugs intercepted by Coast Guard during the first two months of 2021. Roughly 7,500 pounds of cocaine and marijuana was offloaded this week from the U.S. Coast Guard…
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