U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 300

July 22

House hearing examines millions of dollars' worth of improperly documented VA incentive payments

House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee chair Kiggans led a hearing on improper VA incentive payments, with recruitment payments rising 237% between 2020 and 2023.

July 22

Chinese citizen admits stealing US trade secrets for next-generation national security tech

A U.S.-Chinese dual citizen who pleaded guilty to stealing secrets for "next generation" national security technology remains free on $1.75 million bond.

July 22

EU defense chief warns of 'most dangerous moment' – coordinated Russian-Chinese aggression by 2027

NATO prepares for potential threats as EU defense chief highlights 2027 as a critical year when Russia and China could launch simultaneous military actions.

July 21

Pentagon orders 700 Marines to withdraw from Los Angeles as stability returns following ICE protests

U.S. Marines exit LA following month-long deployment that Mayor Karen Bass called an 'unnecessary, unprecedented, and unconstitutional assault' amid anti-ICE demonstrations.

July 21

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

After a ProPublica investigation raised security concerns, Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for work on sensitive Pentagon cloud computing systems.

July 19

SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

Justin Fulcher confirmed to Fox News Digital that he voluntarily resigned after six months as a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling his service “inspiring."

July 19

Daughters' testimony against accused killer dentist father a 'blow to the defense,' expert says

Two daughters of James Craig took the stand in a Colorado courtroom, testifying their mother Angela was not suicidal before her death from potassium cyanide poisoning.

July 18

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte has been nominated to lead the U.S. Naval Academy, marking the first time in its 180-year history a Marine was tapped for the role.

July 18

Russia says NATO threatens WWIII in latest deterrence plan that could take down Kaliningrad ‘faster than ever’

NATO's enhanced ground capabilities in the Baltic region spark Russian warnings as military focus intensifies on Kaliningrad and the strategic Suwalki Corridor

July 17

Army secretary vows 'grievous error' targeting pro-life groups will never happen again

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll called it "deeply inappropriate" that military training slides wrongly categorizing pro-life organizations as extremist groups.